Canadian actress and former model Tricia Helfer is one of Hollywood's rising acting talents, best known for her portrayal of humanoid Cylon Number Six on Syfy's critically acclaimed Battlestar Galactica. More recently, Helfer has starred in e.g. Andrew Paquin’s Open House and can currently be seen as Alex Clark on NBC's The Firm. Helfer is also an active benefactor of animal and environmental causes.
Tricia and best friend Katee Sackhoff's charity initiative, The Acting Outlaws.
As promised, if a little later than planned, here’s our remaining media coverage of Tricia Helfer’s January guest stint on FOX’s Human Target. The gallery has today been updated with 851 HD replacement screen captures of Tricia’s appearance on the show, while 12 site-exclusivevideo clips of her performance have been uploaded to our media archive.
All clips are in .MOV format, which is playable in e.g. QuickTime and VLC. Please remember that although our gallery is open to everyone, access to the video section of our media archive requires user registration and/or logging in. Finally, the screen capture album has been updated with new thumbnails/intermediate pictures, so don’t forget to refresh your browser if you suspect you might still be looking at the old ones. Thank you.
On January 17, Tricia guest starred in the pilot episode of FOX’s brand new action series, Human Target, starring Mark Valley, Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley. Tricia starred in the episode as Stephanie Dobbs, “human target” Christopher Chance’s latest client and the engineer of the California bullet train whose life is unexpectedly threatened for an unknown reason.
“Funny, my phone has the same ring… Strange, don’t you think that we both have the same… Wait a second. That is my phone. You stole my phone.”
- Stephanie
Despite last night’s exciting Golden Globes, we hope you were nevertheless able to tune in to the Human Target series premiere, as aired yesterday on FOX. As most of you will know, Tricia Helfer guest starred in the episode as Stephanie, the client. Here’s our recap of the episode; as always, please highlight to read as it contains spoilers:
Four weeks after an explosive case, “human target” Christopher Chance is approached with a new assignment by Stephanie, a bullet train engineer whose life has come under threat for unknown reason. Chance is immediately on board, and infiltrates Stephanie’s entourage as her new translator, fluent in Japanese. On the train’s maiden voyage, Chance plans to lure out the killer by exposing Stephanie to him, and when he finally strikes, Chance is able to take him out. But with the train’s brakes being sabotaged and suffering critical damage, it now becomes uncertain whether any of them will make it off the train alive, all the while Chance and his friends try to figure out who’s really trying to get Stephanie killed…
What did you think of the new pilot? Personally, I was expecting it to be a lot more like USA Network’s Burn Notice, and was pleased to see the pilot instead held its own. Tricia Helfer was also great in her role, even though she didn’t get a lot of meaningful things to say; most of the punchlines were given to Mark Valley’s Christopher Chance.
Media coverage-wise, we’ve updated the gallery with 783 medium-res screen captures of Tricia on the show. We’ll be replacing these caps with HD ones as soon as possible, and will also upload video clips from this episode soon, so do check back with us for those. In the mean time, enjoy the first caps!
Don’t forget to check out Tricia Helfer guest starring as California bullet train engineer Stephanie in the pilot episode of Human Target, the brand new FOX action series starring Mark Valley and Chi McBride. The new series premieres today, January 17 @ 8 PM on FOX. As always, we’ll be sure to cover her appearance on the show, so don’t forget to check back with us soon for coverage!
It’s been a while since we last had any news on FOX’s upcoming Human Target series! However, some two days ago, the network revealed another promotional TV spot for the show via their YouTube account, which features glimpses of Tricia Helfer’s pilot performance (most of which we have already seen, however). As many of you will know, Tricia guest stars in the pilot episode of the show as Stephanie, the client. Human Target stars Mark Valley and Chi McBride, and premieres January 17 2010 on FOX. Check out the TV spot below!
Although it’s been rather quiet with Tricia of late we do have a small update for you today. The gallery has been updated with the first two medium-res promotional stills of Tricia Helfer guest starring as Stephanie, the client in the pilot episode of FOX’s upcoming Human Target series, courtesy of Human Target Online. The show premieres January 17 2010.
As reported yesterday, IGN.com recently published an interview with Tricia Helfer, in which she discusses some of her recent television projects. In addition to being an interesting article, the interview also contains some small new details regarding some of her upcoming projects besides her Warehouse 13-appearance, i.e. Syfy’s upcoming TV movie Battlestar Galactica: The Plan and the FOX pilots Human Target and Inseparable respectively. Those of you didn’t have a look at the article, here’s the news in a nutshell, from IGN:
• Battlestar Galactica: The Plan: According to Tricia, Syfy’s The Plan, airing November 2009, will be a look at what happened more than anything from the respective perspectives of Cylons Brother Cavil (Dean Stockwell) and Samuel T. Anders (Michael Trucco), and that Six in the film is a smaller character by comparison:
It’s really from Brother Cavil and Sam Anders’ [perspective]. Their storylines are the lead storylines in The Plan. [...] So I’m kind of a smaller character in The Plan, but it was definitely fun to get to go back and do some of those characters – and also bring a new character to life. In the script she was called Tough Six. She’s a brunette one and definitely a heavy drinker and is a harder edged Six than we’ve seen, so she was really fun to play. It was kind of like, “Damn, why couldn’t she have been in the series?! That would have been fun!” [Laughs]
• Inseparable: Tricia confirms the FOX pilot Inseparable, in which she was set to star as psychologist Rae Wicks and was filmed last year, isn’t happening:
I was actually shooting a pilot for FOX called Inseparable, that didn’t end up going anywhere, at the same time.
This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, considering the show is not on the FOX Fall/Winter 2009-10 schedule. We’ve now removed this project from our list of upcoming work for Tricia. What a shame, though.
• Human Target: We finally have a name for Tricia’s guest role in the pilot episode of FOX’s Human Target series: Stephanie. As most of you will know, the series premieres January 17 2010.
With Tricia Helfer’s guest starring episode on the brand new Syfy series Warehouse 13 airing today, IGN.com have published an interview with Tricia as well as a first clip of her on the show on their website. From IGN.com:
IGN: Though your character on Warehouse 13 isn’t nearly as hard as the one on Chuck.
Helfer: No. The thing with the Chuck character was she was supposed to be completely by the book – much more like Casey. She was so much like Casey, that Casey was attracted to her… until he realized she was more by the book than him and kind of made him realize that sometimes the way Sarah does things may be better. But with Bonnie Belski, she’s by the book, but she’s not as hard edged.
IGN: How did the guest role on Warehouse 13 come about?
Helfer: Obviously I’ve been on SCI FI Channel for the past five years and it’s a new show of theirs. It was just wanting to support the network and support a new show that they’re doing. I hadn’t seen it, obviously, because it’s a brand new show, so you’re kind of going off of your trust in their judgment. It’s a fun show. When I was actually up there shooting, I watched the pilot, which was a rough cut. I think they’ve got something really fun there, and it’s kind of got that Moonlighting vibe. The two lead actors do the “I love you but I hate you” thing very well. They’ve got a really good chemistry. And they were lovely to work with. Eddie is a real sweetheart and Joanne was great to work with as well.
More Human Target updates! Check out two preview clips from the series pilot episode guest starring Tricia Helfer below, courtesy of FOX. There are two more sans Tricia over at Comedy Centric. Human Target premieres January 17 2010 on FOX.
“You wore a vest? Where’s my vest?!”
- Tricia Helfer on Human Target
FOX recently revealed a number of trailers for their upcoming Spring 2010 shows, including Human Target, the pilot episode of which Tricia Helfer stars in. According to DVRPlayground.com, the series premieres January 17 2010 on FOX — be sure to mark the date in your calendars! Check out the two trailers below or alternatively our medium-res trailer screen captures of Tricia on the show at our gallery. Can’t wait for the pilot! Series synopsis courtesy of DVRPlayground.com:
Human Target is a full-throttle, action-packed thrill ride from executive producers McG (Terminator: Salvation) and Simon West (Con Air, Tomb Raider). Based on the popular DC Comics graphic novel and starring Mark Valley (Fringe), Chi McBride (Pushing Daisies) and Academy Award nominee Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), the series follows Christopher Chance (Valley), a unique private contractor who will stop at nothing, even if it means becoming a human target, to keep his clients alive.
We have an update on Tricia Helfer’s appearance in the upcoming FOX pilot, Human Target. According to Mania.com, Tricia is not signed for an entire series (should there be one), but will only make a (however, significant) appearance in the pilot episode. From Mania.com:
Mania.com has learned that filming of the pilot episode of DC Comics’ Human Target is underway right now in Vancouver. Seen on the set is none other than Battlestar Galactica femme fatale Tricia Helfer. Our sources tell us that Helfer is not part of the series cast. Rather she’s appearing as a major player in the pilot’s storyline.
Don’t forget Tricia will be appearing on NBC’s Chuck this upcoming Monday! We’ll be posting a more proper reminder at a later date.
Big project news, y’all! Tricia Helfer’s official site has been updated with news about two new TV projects for Tricia — a guest role on the Sci Fi Channel’s upcoming series, Warehouse 13, as well as a new FOX pilot, Human Target. Some people be busy these days!
Kicking things off with Warehouse 13, according to the source, Tricia’s guest role is that of FBI agent Bonnie Belski, a role for which she has just finished filming. We have no additional information as to which particular episode (or ‘sodes) Tricia will be guest starring in, however the series itself premieres on July 18 2009 on Sci Fi. Check back with us for additional information and updates! Series synopsis courtesy of the Internet Movie Database:
After saving the life of an international diplomat in Washington D.C., a pair of U.S Secret Service agents are whisked away to a covert location in South Dakota that houses supernatural objects that the U.S. Government has collected over the centuries. Their new assignment: retrieve some of the missing objects and investigate reports of new ones.
In pilot season news, Tricia has signed on for the FOX drama pilot Human Target, for which filming is currently ongoing in Vancouver. Some of you will recall how Tricia signed a talent holding deal with Fox in April 2008, shortly after which her involvement in the FOX pilotInseparable was announced (of which there has been little to report since). At this point we have no additional information on Tricia’s contribution to the pilot, however we’ll of course be sure to keep you posted on any changes! Plot summary courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter:
Human Target, from WBTV, DC Comics and McG’s Wonderland, is based on the DC Comics title and centers on Christopher Chance (Mark Valley), a mysterious security freelancer who assumes the identities of those in danger, becoming the “human target” for his clients.
Tricia Helfer Fan congratulates Tricia on her new TV endeavors!
Episode 1.17 - "Chapter Seventeen" Airs Saturday, May 19 at 9/8c on NBC
Mitch (Josh Lucas) represents a young woman charged with solicitation but he soon discovers she has a much more dangerous secret. Abby (Molly Parker) and Claire (Natasha Calis) take a trip to Kentucky to visit Abby's parents, but is reconciliation possible after all these years? Tricia Helfer guest stars.
More in our gallery of more than 40,000site-exclusive Tricia Helfer photos.
Active & Upcoming Projects
Film: A Beginner's Guide to Endings (2010)
Debuted Sep 2010 at the Toronto IFF. Director: Jonathan Sobol Genre: Comedy, Drama Role: Miranda News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
Film: Bloodwork (2011)
Coming soon to Region 1 DVD. Director: Eric Wostenberg Genre: Thriller Role: Dr. Wilcox News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
Film: Open House (2010)
Out on Region 1 DVD & Blu-Ray. Director: Andrew Paquin Genre: Horror, Thriller Role: Lila News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
Film (TV): Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011)
Premiered Nov 6 on Hallmark. Director: John Bradshaw Genre: Christmas, Romance Role: Lucy Martel News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
TV (Pilot): Scent of the Missing (2012)
In post-production. Genre: Drama Network: TNT Role: Allison "Ally" News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
TV: Criminal Minds (2012)
Season 7 finale airs May 16. Genre: Crime, Drama Network: CBS Role: Izzy Rogers (S7 finale guest) News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
TV: Dark Blue (2010)
S2 complete; canceled. Genre: Crime, Drama Network: TNT Role: FBI Agent Alex Rice News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
TV: Franklin & Bash (2011)
Episode 1.10 aired Aug 3. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Legal Network: TNT Role: Brett Caiman (S1E10 guest) News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
TV: No Ordinary Family (2011)
Episode 1.17 aired Mar 1. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi Network: ABC Role: Sophie (S1E17 guest) News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
TV: The Firm (2012)
Season 1 Saturdays on NBC. Genre: Drama, Legal, Thriller Network: NBC Role: Alex Clark (S1 recurring guest) News | Info | IMDb | Official Site | Photos
MV: The Black Keys "Howlin' for You" - IMDb
SF: PostHuman - IMDb
TV: Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated - IMDb
TV: The Super Hero Squad Show - IMDb
TV: TRON: Uprising - IMDb
VG: Mass Effect 2 - IMDb
VG: Mass Effect 3 - IMDb
VG: StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - IMDb
VG: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty - IMDb
Acting Outlaws:
In August 2010, Tricia Helfer and best friend and former Battlestar Galactica co-star Katee Sackhoff founded the charity company The Acting Outlaws. With periodical causes of choice, the purpose of the company is to raise funds and awareness for causes Tricia and Katee find important to them. For details on the company and how to participate in advancing the ladies' causes of choice, please visit www.actingoutlaws.org.
Besides an actress and former model, Tricia is also an avid animal rights supporter and environmentalist. Please visit some of the below websites for more information on Tricia's supported causes and charities.
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As promised, if a little later than planned, here’s our remaining media coverage of Tricia Helfer’s January guest stint on FOX’s Human Target. The gallery has today been updated with 851 HD replacement screen captures of Tricia’s appearance on the show, while 12 site-exclusive video clips of her performance have been uploaded to our media archive.
Debuted Sep 2010 at the Toronto IFF.
Coming soon to Region 1 DVD.
Out on Region 1 DVD & Blu-Ray.
Premiered Nov 6 on Hallmark.
In post-production.
S2 complete; canceled.
Episode 1.10 aired Aug 3.
Episode 1.17 aired Mar 1.
Season 1 Saturdays on NBC.
Episode 9.01 aired Sep 19.
