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Sanctuary, the first TV show based on an online series to be picked up for a second season. Sanctuary Season 2 release date and spoilers.

Sanctuary, the first broadcast caliber Sci-Fi series developed specifically for the Internet and the first to be filmed entirely on Green Screen, stars Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus, one of the first female doctors in the Royal College during Victorian England. Dr. Magnus takes over her fathers' sanctuary for supernatural creatures, collected from all over the world. In her work with these creatures, Dr. Magnus has received age longevity. She is joined by her daughter Ashley, played by Emilie Ullerup, and young psychiatric resident Dr. Will Zimmerman, played by Robin Dunne, who may have what it takes to become her new protégé.

In 2008, Sanctuary was picked up by the SciFi Channel and rebooted the series in 60 minute form with the pilot "Sanctuary for All."

Sanctuary is created by Damian Kindler (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis), Sanctuary is produced in association with SCI FI Channel and Tricon Films and Television. Season 2 of the series will be executive produced by Damian Kindler, Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood with Andrea Gorfolova, Carrie Mudd and Keith Beedie.

Sanctuary, the first broadcast caliber Sci-Fi series developed specifically for the Internet and the first to be filmed entirely on Green Screen, stars Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus, one of the first female doctors in the Royal College during Victorian England. Dr. Magnus takes over her fathers' sanctuary for supernatural creatures, collected from all over the world. In her work with these creatures, Dr. Magnus has received age longevity. She is joined by her daughter Ashley, played by Emilie Ullerup, and young psychiatric resident Dr. Will Zimmerman, played by Robin Dunne, who may have what it takes to become her new protégé.

In 2008, Sanctuary was picked up by the SciFi Channel and rebooted the series in 60 minute form with the pilot "Sanctuary for All."

Created by Damian Kindler (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis), Sanctuary is produced in association with SCI FI Channel and Tricon Films and Television. Season 2 of the series will be executive produced by Damian Kindler, Amanda Tapping, Martin Wood with Andrea Gorfolova, Carrie Mudd and Keith Beedie.


Sanctuary was renewed for a 13 episode second season.

Sanctuary season 2 release date: Fall 2009


Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series to Ryan Robbins for "Edward"
Best Guest Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series to Gabrielle Rose for "Edward"
Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series to Amanda Tapping for "Requiem"
Best Make-Up in a Dramatic Series to Todd Masters, Nicholas Podbrey, Sarah Pickersgill, Harlow MacFarlane for "Warriors"

Michael Shanks (Stargate SG-1) will guest star in the ninth episode of the upcoming second season, titled "Penance." He'll play a character named Jimmy.

Agam Darshi will play a new character - Kate Freelander ( thief and con artist)

Filmography

TV shows:
The L-Word, Supernatural, Criminal Minds, Dead Zone, Stargate Atlantis, CTV's Custody

Movies:
Final Destination 3, Snakes on a Plane, 2012

 

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