Bionic Woman

**Advocate** · 13 Feb 2007, 06:54 PM

So they cast her.

Originally Posted by SHH!

The Bionic Woman Has Been Cast
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
February 13, 2007

The Hollywood Reporter says that young British actress Michelle Ryan has landed the title role on NBC's drama pilot "The Bionic Woman."

"Bionic Woman," from NBC Universal TV, is described as a re-imagination of the 1970s series. Ryan will play a bright woman who is transformed into a technological wonder with $50 million worth of bionic components implanted in her body.

Ryan is best known for her five-year turn on the popular BBC soap "EastEnders."

A fansite.
http://www.michelleryan.org.uk/

Pics to follow.

**voltz** · 13 Feb 2007, 06:56 PM

Didn't see this coming.

**Advocate** · 14 May 2007, 02:46 PM

More into on the show which got picked up.

Originally Posted by SHH!

Full Bionic Woman Details!
Source: ComingSoon.net
May 14, 2007

ComingSoon.net has posted NBC's 2007-08 primetime schedule, which includes new details on "Bionic Woman," that will air Wednesdays from 9-10 p.m.:

Struggling as a bartender and surrogate mom to her teenage sister, Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan, "EastEnders") didn't think life could get much harder. But when a devastating car accident leaves her at death's door, Jaime's only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. With a whole new existence and a debt to re-pay, Jaime must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good, while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. Ultimately, it's Jaime's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as the Bionic Woman. Also starring are: Mae Whitman ("State of Grace") as Becca, Jaime's younger sister; Miguel Ferrer ("Crossing Jordan") as Jonas, the man who employs Jaime's boyfriend; Chris Bowers ("Rescue Me) as Will, Jaime's boyfriend, who performs the operation; Will Yun Lee ("Witchblade") as Jae, the specialized operations leader; and Molly Price ("Third Watch"), as Ruth, Jonas' second-in-command. "Bionic Woman" is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio and executive-produced by David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica"), Glen Morgan ("The X-Files"), Michael Dinner ("Kidnapped") -- who also directed the pilot -- and Jason Smilovic ("Lucky Number Slevin"). Laeta Kalogridis ("Birds of Prey") is also an executive producer on the pilot.

**Dolemite** · 14 May 2007, 03:11 PM

That's quite a bionic rack.

**Advocate** · 14 May 2007, 03:16 PM

Gotta love the European womens.

**Chux** · 14 May 2007, 03:17 PM

Titties for real.

**Port** · 14 May 2007, 03:19 PM

This seemed like it would dead in the water, but those preview pics proved otherwise.

**Dolemite** · 14 May 2007, 03:38 PM

Reading the plot, though, this show makes no sense. Why would anyone spend $50 rebuilding some bartender? I don't rember what the woman in the original show did, but at least Steve Austin was somebody important like an astronaut.