THEY ARRIVE TONIGHT, but before they do, check out this short clip of Patrick and I meeting a few of the cast members at local “green” carpet event. Words cannot even begin to describe how excited I am about the show’s premiere tonight. I fondly remember watching the original mini-series and its sequel when I was a child.

If you’ve never heard of or watched the original, the premise of the show chronicles earth’s first encounter with an alien race. These alien ships arrive on various locations on earth simultaneously and offer a message of peace and generosity. Even though they look human, they are secretly lizards underneath the facade. The “Visitors”, hence the show title, V, look to take over earth and eliminate the human race. Well, that’s what the 80s version was like. It’ll be interesting to see what the producers will update and alter for the updated series.

The re-imagining of the 80s classic stars, Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Scott Wolf (Party of Five), and Morris Chestnut (Boyz n the Hood) to name just a few. With this wicked cast and a huge ABC promotion behind it, I have no doubt “V” will be a hit once again. Even though both “V” mini-series were huge hits in the 80s, the spinoff weekly show was not. Something got lost in translation and the storylines seemed disjointed and unexciting. Having said that, I still believe “V” is worth checking out tonight and will be another hit for ABC.

Here’s an official description from the ABC’s press site:

While the world quickly becomes fascinated with the V’s and their link to wonders just beyond the reach of human understanding, FBI Counter Terrorist Agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell) discovers a secret hidden beneath the skin of every V – a secret that may threaten the lives of everyone close to her. Yet for her teenage son, Tyler (Logan Huffman), the V’s are his ticket to something big and hopeful — a new chance for mankind to unite in common goals. To Chad Decker (Scott Wolf), a career-hungry news anchor, his exclusive interview with Anna (Morena Baccarin), the leader of the V’s, is crucial to his dominating the airwaves. Also unsure about the Visitors is Father Jack (Joel Gretsch), a priest questioning his faith in the wake of the Visitors’ arrival. Seeking answers outside the church, Father Jack discovers there are other dissidents who believe the Visitors are not who they say they are, including Ryan Nichols (Morris Chestnut), who is faced with his own life-altering decision when the V’s show up. Never has there been more at stake — it truly is the dawning of a new day.

“V” also stars Lourdes Benedicto as Ryan’s fiancée, Valerie, and Laura Vandervoort as Lisa, an alluring Visitor who sets her sights on Tyler.

HOMORAZZI CHATS WITH A FEW OF THE CAST MEMBERS
During the event, Patrick and I were separated in two different areas. I was manning the fort at designated photo area while Patrick was elsewhere conducting interviews. If you look closely enough, you can catch me in the background during Patty’s chat with the cast.

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