Updated With Press Release: Jane Badler To Play “Diana” On V Once Again!

The mother of Anna, named “Diana,” will be introduced in the second season of ABC’s V, and TV Guide has confirmed that the role will be filled by none other than the actress who brought a character who made the original V so memorable – Jane Badler!

Their report reveals that Anna is keeping her mother (Diana) prisoner on the mother ship in a never-before-seen section that has been designed to look like the Visitors’ home planet. And that’s not all – it’s a recurring role!

UPDATE: This news item has now been confirmed by ABC, and the network has issued a press release:

JANE BADLER JOINS CAST OF ABC’S “V” IN A RECURRING ROLE

Actress Jane Badler, best known for her role on the original “V” series, will join the cast of ABC’s “V” as a recurring guest star, playing Diana, mother to Anna (Morena Baccarin), who is now the leader of the Vs. Badler will make her debut in the Season 2 premiere of the series.

“V,” which received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series, stood as television’s No. 1 new drama during the 09-10 TV season in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic, delivering substantial year-to-year improvement in both of its Tuesday time periods (8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.). “V” finished No. 1 in both time periods among key Men (M18-34/M18-49).

Season 2 will feature more character and lizard reveals, more details about the Vs’ mythology – in which Badler will play an important role — and more action and more plot twists. Viewers can expect a roller coaster ride week to week.
“V” stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans, Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols, Joel Gretsch as Father Jack, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans, Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, with Morena Baccarin as Anna and Scott Wolf as Chad Decker.

“V” is produced by HDFilms in association with Warner Bros. Television. The executive producers are Scott Rosenbaum, Steve Pearlman and Jace Hall.

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