Sean Astin, Summer Glau for 'Alphas' season two
Published Jul 6 2012, 10:07 BST | By Morgan Jeffery
Alphas has cast a number of guest stars for season two.Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin will play Roland, an Alpha with the ability to absorb memories, TVLine reports.
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NCIS actress Lauren Holly will also appear on the Syfy drama as a senator with a hidden agenda.
Summer Glau - who appeared in the show's first season as Skylar Adams - will additionally reprise her role for three season two episodes.
Southland's C Thomas Howell has also been lined up for a guest role, playing a man with super speed. Meanwhile, Caprica's John Pyper-Ferguson will reprise his role as Stanton Parrish, and CSI: NY's Kathleen Munroe will reappear as Dr Rosen's (David Strathairn) daughter Dani.
Former Eureka co-executive producer Matt Hastings has joined Alphas for the new season.
The series returns to Syfy on Monday, July 23 at 10/9c. In the UK, the series airs on 5*.
> Alphas renewed for second season by Syfy
Watch a promo for season two of Alphas below:
I knew from fansite Summer Glau Wiki that she would return in Alphas this season, but three episodes is beyond my expectations! Fantastic news!
Wish they would put her on it permanently or maybe create a spin off for her. :)
July 7th 2012 at 7:28am