Michaela McManus

Michaela McManus (born May 20, 1983) is an American actress, best known for her portrayals of Lindsey Strauss on the television series One Tree Hill and A.D.A. Kim Greylek on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She currently plays Grace on the NBC drama Aquarius with David Duchovny.

Biography

McManus, a Warwick, Rhode Island, native, daughter of James "Jim" and Patricia McManus of Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, graduated from Fordham University, attended NYU's graduate acting program before leaving to pursue her career in Los Angeles. In 2008, she joined the cast of One Tree Hill during its fifth season, playing Lucas Scott's (Chad Michael Murray) love interest, Lindsey Strauss.

After completing her work on One Tree Hill she booked a guest role on the fifth season of CSI: NY. She was subsequently announced as joining the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Assistant District Attorney Kim Greylek, beginning with its tenth season premiere. She was abruptly written out of SVU in the Season 10 episode "Lead", in which ADA Alexandra Cabot returned. However, McManus continued to be credited in the main titles for the rest of the season. It was later confirmed by the producers that McManus would not be returning to the show. Since then, she has had guest roles in prime time shows Castle, CSI: Miami, The Vampire Diaries, Hawaii Five-0, and other films and/or television shows. She also appeared in the music video 'Glad You Came' by The Wanted. In 2012, she starred as Tara on NBC series Awake.

Luke Ford (actor)

Luke Ford (born 26 March 1981) is a Canadian-born Australian actor.

Early life

Ford was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada but raised in Sydney, Australia. He attended Parramatta Marist High School in Westmead, Sydney, and once worked at the Winston Hills Hotel, and a short stint at Universal Magazines in North Ryde. Ford studied acting at The Actor's Pulse in Sydney, becoming one of the school's earliest graduates. He later returned to teach the Meisner Technique when he was between film roles.

Film career

Ford began acting professionally with a string of performances on Australian television, starting with a guest starring role on Water Rats, followed by roles on McLeod's Daughters, Home and Away, Stingers, Breakers, and All Saints. He appeared in the TV movie The Junction Boys alongside Tom Berenger, as Iphicles in the NBC miniseries Hercules, and in the short-lived Australian series Headland.

Ford was short listed for a 'Best New Talent' Logie Award for his recurring role of Craig Woodland on McLeod's Daughters.

Nomads (TV pilot)

Nomads is an American action–adventure television pilot that was developed by Ken Sanzel for The CW in 2010. The pilot starred Luke Ford and Scott Porter, and the producers included Ridley Scott and Tony Scott. It was not picked by the network.

Premise

In order to earn much-needed cash, a group of young adults backpacking around the world agree to assist the CIA in secret missions.

Main cast

Development and production

Nomads first appeared on The CW's development slate in mid-February 2010 when the network ordered a pilot presentation. Casting announcements were made in March. The first actor cast was Scott Porter, who landed a leading role playing John Virgil. Michaela McManus and Warren Kole joined the cast a few weeks later. Luke Ford and Gabriella Wright completed the main cast at the end of March. The pilot was filmed in Thailand. It was directed by Ken Sanzel, who also wrote the pilot script.

Scott Porter

Matthew Scott Porter (born July 14, 1979), better known as Scott Porter, is an American actor and occasional singer known for his role as Jason Street in the NBC television drama Friday Night Lights. His character was injured during a football game in the pilot episode and became disabled. The character was inspired by David Edwards, a high school football player.

Porter was paired with Alyson Michalka and Vanessa Hudgens in the 2009 film Bandslam. He performed the song "Pretend", which is featured in the Bandslam soundtrack. In 2010, he played the role of Blake, a law firm investigator, in CBS' legal drama The Good Wife.

He starred as George Tucker in The CW comedy-drama series Hart of Dixie.

Background

Porter was born in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Lake Howell High School in Winter Park, Florida. At Lake Howell, Porter was a wide receiver on the football team and graduated in 1997. While a student at the University of Central Florida, Porter sang vocal percussion in an a capella vocal group, 4:2:Five. Porter also worked as a baby-sitter and "didn't have time to party."

Scott Porter (rugby league)

Scott Porter (born 3 January 1985 in Sutherland, New South Wales) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks of the NRL. He is currently entering the ranks of amateur bodybuilding.

Playing career

Porter's junior club was the Cronulla Caringbah. After playing lower grades for the Cronulla Sharks he moved north to play for the Central Comets in Rockhampton QLD. After moving back to the shire Porter then played in the NSWRL south coast competition for the Wollongong Bulls. After being in the rugby league wilderness Porter was thrown a lifeline by the Sharks who were in desperate need of a halfback to fill the lower grades. Porter almost gave the game away before making his first grade debut in 2009. His first match netted a dramatic win over the Parramatta Eels at Parramatta Stadium which ended a long losing streak dating back to round one.

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