Invasion

Man has searched the skies for centuries and has never come up with conclusive evidence to prove the existence of other forms of intelligent life. What if we have been looking in the wrong place? What if there were other forms of intelligent life already living among us? What if perceived natural disasters were really diversions created to conceal clandestine alien activities?

When a small town at the edge of the Florida Everglades is threatened by a raging hurricane, U.S. Park Ranger Russell Varon must go to great lengths to protect the small community and his family safe. During the storm his young daughter claims to have seen mysterious lights, seemingly unaffected by the gale-force winds, floating near the water. Varon dismisses the sighting, but begins to wonder if there really was some truth to the story after his missing ex-wife turns up naked and her memory of the storm is completely gone.

While the community begins to clean up after the storm and piece their lives back together, Varon begins to investigate the strange happenings as he tries to make sense of what is happening.

Cast

Aisha Hinds
Role: Mona Gomez

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Birthday: 10-13-1968

When Aisha Hinds' junior high school tap dance instructor observed that she needed an outlet for expression that surpassed her tap shoes, she was guided to the High School of Performing Arts in New York - where her formal acting training began.

Hinds' numerous television credits include a recurring role on "The Shield" and guest appearances on "Boston Legal," "Medium," "CSI: NY," "Judging Amy," "Crossing Jordan," "ER" and "NYPD Blue." She also starred opposite Marcia Gay Harden in the pilot "H.A.TE." Her feature film roles include "Assault on Precinct 13," "Neo Ned" and "Love Aquarium."

On stage, her theatre credits include August Wilson's "Fences" and "'Night, Mother" at the American Theatre of Harlem; "Tartuffe," "Anything Goes" and "Mame" at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre; and George C. Wolfe's "The Colored Museum" and "A Piece of My Heart" at the Alvin Sherman Stage.

Hinds is married and lives in the Los Angeles area.

Evan Peters
Role: Jesse Varon

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Birthday: 1-20-1987

Evan Peters was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. When he was 14, his father took a job in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where the family moved to begin their new life. It was in Grand Blanc that Peters met Bob Lamb, a photographer who put him on tape for Los Angeles talent manager Craig Wargo. Upon viewing the tape, Mr. Wargo knew he had found his next great talent.

Weeks later, Peters and his family came to Los Angeles for a visit, which would soon turn into a permanent stay. Mr. Wargo sent Peters to Innovative Artists Agency, who signed him immediately. His next meeting was his first audition for the independent film "Clipping Adam." Within a couple of weeks he landed the title role of Adam, and his career was underway.

"Clipping Adam" won a number of film festival best feature awards. Peters also won several awards for his role in the film, including SAG Emerging Actor at the St. Louis International Film Festival, Jury Award-Best Actor at the Eclipse Film Festival in St. George, Utah, Best Young Actor at the Down Under International Film Festival in Darwin, Australia, and Best Breakthrough Performance at the Phoenix Film Festival.

Numerous commercials followed, including Sony Play Station, Progressive Insurance, Moviefone, Sour Patch Kids, Papa John's Pizza and Kellogg.

In 2004 Peters made his television debut in the recurring role of Seth on Disney's "Phil of the Future." That same year he played the laughable-yet-loveable skateboarder, Russell, in the motion picture "Sleepover."

Most recently Peters starred in the ABC series "The Days" as the cynical but witty teen, Cooper.

Evan was born in St. Louis and was a student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Manchester before the family moved to Michigan. As a way to get involved in his new home, Evan got interested in acting and entertaining. A photographer at one of his classes made a tape of some of his performances and sent it to friends in California.
After getting an agent, Evan and his mother, Julie, moved to Burbank, Calif., to go after an acting career full-time. Evan with his Emerging Actor plaque On just his second audition, he was picked by producer Michael Picchiottino for the role of Adam. Evan said the selection was a "stroke of luck." Another stroke of luck for him was the selection of the rest of the cast. Many were veterans, including Oscar-winning Louise Fletcher to be his grandmother. Ms. Fletcher won an Oscar for her role in "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest," with Jack Nicholson.
"Clipping Adam" took 26 days to shoot. Evan said they were the toughest days of his life. "After all, this was the first time I was ever in front of a camera on stage," he said. But, he added, "I soaked up as much experience as I could." The movie ended up as a 92-minute feature film.
The title of the movie refers to Adam's refusal to cut his very long hair. In the film, Evan had to use "hair extenders." St. Louis Post-Dispatch movie reviewer Joe Williams said "Clipping Adam" isn't a movie where "every after-school conversation is a life-or-death encounter."
Because of the lack of emotional tension, Williams said, "Fortunately, the cast is strong and Peters gracefully carries his weight as an angel with a human face and clipped wings." Since that movie, Evan has continued to be busy. "When I'm not working, I'm always going to auditions," he said. His agent has him trying for all sorts of parts, not just movies. Evan has a role in another movie, "Sleepover," which is now in production. Asked about his role, Evan said, "I'm a geek-loser type who happens to be a good dancer." In the movie, the "geeks" never get to go out with the popular girls. But, because of his dancing ability, Evan gets to enter a contest with the most popular girl. Of course, in the end, his team wins the dancing contest. Others in the cast include Alexa Vega, who was in "Spy Kids," and Mika Boorem, who acted in "Hearts in Atlantis."

Among Peters' credits are playing Fagin in a production of Oliver Twist at the Met Theater. He has appeared in two feature films, Sleepover, a Disney film directed by Joe Nussbaum, and Clipping Adam, an independent film directed by Michael Pincchioptino. He has also had a recurring television role in Disney's Phil of the Future.

Peters enjoys playing guitar, reading and playing frisbee on the beach with his dog, Fido.

Eddie Cibrian
Role: Russell Varon

Birthplace: Sylmar, California
Birthday: 6-16-1973

Eddie was born, Edward Bryant Cibrian on June 16, 1973 in Sylmar, California. He was the first and only child of Carlos and Hortensia Cibrian. Eddie was raised in San Fernando Valley. He is most known for portraying Firefighter Jimmy Doherty on NBC's "Third Watch" now in its fifth season. Eddie's film credits include the Farrelly Brothers' "Say It Isn't So," the independent feature "But I'm A Cheerleader" and "Living Out Loud," in which Cibrian made a memorable feature-film debut as Holly Hunter's masseur. His television credits include the Biblical miniseries "In the Beginning," the television movie "Logan's War: Bound by Honor," and a starring role on the daytime drama "Sunset Beach." Born in Los Angeles, Eddie began his acting career as a child by landing a national Coca-Cola commercial on his very first audition. A number of other commercials soon followed, eventually leading to a starring role in Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Emmy Award-winning television special, "Kids Killing Kids." Soon after, he began landing roles on daytime dramas, including "The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful." He also appeared in multiple episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Saved by the Bell: The College Years." In his spare time, Eddie enjoys playing golf, football, tennis and basketball. He is involved in a number of charitable organizations, including Make-a-Wish Foundation, the American Paralysis Association, and Stitches, a group in South-Central Los Angeles that provides kids with an alternative to gangs. Eddie resides to his Los Angeles home with wife, make-up artist Brandi Glanville and son, Mason Edward Cibrian, born June 8, 2003.
He recently played the character Tyler in the movie "The Cave" from 2005

Alexis Dziena
Role: Kira Underlay

Birthplace: Long Island, New York
Birthday: 7-8-1984

When Alexis Dziena was asked to play a role in her high school production of Twelfth Night, she wasn't sure what to expect. Alexis found the experience to be so enjoyable that she was inspired to pursue acting and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Alexis’s feature film credits include, Broken Flowers, with Bill Murray, Sharon Stone and Jessica Lange, Strangers with Candy, Havoc, opposite Anne Hathaway, Pizza, Mimic, Sentinel and the independent films Season of Youth and Bringing Rain.

On television, Alexis starred in the films Stone Cold, with Tom Selleck and Mimi Rogers, and She's Too Young, opposite Marcia Gay Harden. Alexis guest starred on Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and Witchblade.

In her spare time, Alexis writes plays, paints and plays the piano and cello. Alexis is also learning how to play the drums.

Kari Matchett
Role: Dr. Mariel Underlay

Birthplace: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: 9-25-1960

Kari Matchett burst onto the Los Angeles scene in January 2004, when she was cast as the lead in the television miniseries "5ive Days to Midnight," opposite Timothy Hutton. The film marked a reunion for the two stars who had worked together for two seasons on Hutton's critically acclaimed "Nero Wolfe" series.

Born in Spalding, Saskatchewan -- where passing motorists can now see a sign welcoming them to the birthplace of Kari Matchett! -- and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta, Matchett moved to Montreal in her late teens to study at Canada's prestigious National Theatre School. In 2001 she landed a guest appearance on the series "Blue Murder" - for which she won a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role -- and was subsequently invited to join the show as one of four leads. She was also nominated for Gemini Awards for her work on "Power Play" and "A Colder Kind of Death."

Matchett's list of acting credits also includes leads in the Canadian box office smash, "Men with Brooms," the 2004 pilot "The Webster Report, opposite Stanley Tucci, the telefilm "Say When," with Joe Montegna, and a supporting role in the Jennifer Lopez feature "Angel Eyes."

After literally dozens of starring roles in film, television and theater in her native Canada, Matchett welcomes the role in "Invasion" as an opportunity to spread her wings south of the border.

Ariel Gade
Role: Rose Varon

Birthplace: San Diego, CA
Birthday: 5-1-1997

Ariel Gade began her career at the age of four, when she starred as Ben Stiller's daughter in the film "Envy." After getting a taste of being in front of the camera, she wanted more and told her parents her dream was to be an actress -- but just in case she didn't make it, she was willing to be a trainer for Shamu the killer whale. Ariel then went on to work with Melissa Gilbert as Gilbert's daughter in the television pilot "Then Came Jones." She also starred opposite Jennifer Connelly in the feature film "Dark Water."

While Ariel loves acting, she also enjoys being a kid. She can't get enough of the Bratz Dolls, Disneyland, jumping rope and watching "That's So Raven" and "Phil of the Future." She's a big fan of all Disney movies and, coincidentally, her parents named her after Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." She has a cousin named Izaiah who is like a brother to her, and enjoys just spending time with her family

William Fichtner
Role: Sheriff Tom Underlay

Birthplace: Mitchell Field Air Force Base, East Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA
Birthday: 11-26-1957

People know Willliam Fichtner. They just don't know they know him. A compelling actor known for his strong supporting performances in film, William Fichtner started out as a soap heartthrob on CBS' "As the World Turns"; his unconventional looks--a strong boned face dominated by sad haunted eyes--contribute to his attractive intensity.

His early film appearances included a role in the little seen "Ramona" (1990) and a bit part as a police officer in "Malcolm X" (1992). "Quiz Show" (1994) offered more exposure in a minor role as the game show's stage manager. In 1995, he had was featured in "Virtuosity", "Strange Days" and as a sleazy banker undone by Robert De Niro in "Heat"He gave a more significant, although less seen, performance in Steven Soderburgh's 1995 feature "The Underneath" as Tommy Dundee, an intimidating and unstable club owner who becomes a rival of Peter Gallagher's Michael Chambers. Fichtner's work as the jealous and powerful Dundee caught the attention of casting director David Rubin who recommended him to Kevin Spacey for "Albino Alligator", the actor's 1997 directorial debut.

While undoubtedly already a familiar presence on screen, due to his prolific and strong performances in small parts, it was "Albino Alligator" that proved to be his breakthrough role. Fichtner, riveting as a slurring sociopath who creates a hostage situation in a bar, played up the character's volatility with an intense performance that masterfully stopped short of overacting. Later that year his well-researched turn as Dr Kent Clark, a blind astronomer in "Contact" was also touted, although a good bit of it ended up on the cutting room floor.

While his work in that year's "SwitchBack" was less memorable, 1998's action blockbuster "Armageddon" saw him return with a strong supporting turn as the hard-nosed and disciplined leader of an asteroid destroying mission. Through his own research, Fichtner added a realistic element to his character, making Sharp less combustible than he was initially written. The result was a portrait of an Air Force colonel complete with the steadiness that would be expected from an actual pilot to reach that level.

In 1999, Fichtner gave an enjoyable comedic performance in Doug Liman's high-energy ensemble film "Go". The elder statesman of the cast, he played an undercover narcotics officer with an apparent personal interest in his cohorts (Jay Mohr and Scott Wolf). The actor reached leading man status with a 1999 performance opposite Demi Moore in "Passion of Mind", playing a New York accountant pursuing a book editor (Moore) in this story of a woman who discovers she has a second life in a parallel universe.

2001, in "The Perfect Storm" he plays a defiant macho fisherman turned hero with a heart who answers to George Clooney. As in all of his roles, his appearance changes yet again and his speech is even peppered with a New England accent. Also in 2001, in the otherwise forgettable "What's The Worst That Could Happen", Fichtner gave the best performance of all of the other well known comedians in the film, playing Detective Alex Tardio, the swishy, androgynous cop and the owner of three cheese cutting Bichon Frise canines.

His most recent film, "Black Hawk Down", he played Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Sanderson. Hard to recognize his character from the rest with all of the war dirt (look for the big white teeth that glow like two headlights) his work in this was outstanding. He trained for weeks in Fort Bragg with other actors in the film to prepare for realistic combat scenes and spent 12 weeks filming in Morocco.

Tyler Labine
Role: Dave Groves

Birthplace: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Birthday: 4-29-1978

Tyler Labine was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. In his early childhood, his family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, and it was there, 16 years ago, that he began his acting career in a local theater production. Labine was featured in smaller roles on various television series and movies of the week, then landed one of the lead roles on the series "Breaker High." From there he went on to work in some major feature films, including Robert Altman's "Trixie," "Marine Life," with Cybill Shepherd, and "Antitrust," with Tim Robbins. He also had the opportunity to work opposite musician David Bowie in the film "Mr. Rice's Secret."

Labine's reputation and fan base grew when he landed the lead role of Scotty on the series "Dead Last." He also starred in the ABC series "That Was Then." He recently completed filming a role in the World War I fighter pilot feature, "Flyboys," with director Tony Bill. Labine also enjoyed the challenge of portraying John Belushi in the television film "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized story of 'Mork & Mindy,'" and will be seen in the upcoming feature, "Letters," with Ewen Bremner.

During his down time, the Los Angeles-based actor joins his brother and his best friend in the hip hop band, Figures of Speech. Labine is a talented turntableist and MC. The band jams and records their music in their home studio. Also an avid snowboarder, Labine enjoys the resorts of Whistler/Blackcomb and likes to spend time at his family cottage in Ontario.

Lisa Sheridan
Role: Larkin Groves

Birthplace: Juliette, GA
Birthday: 12-5-1974

Born in Juliette, Georgia, and raised in Macon, Lisa Sheridan spent most of her childhood running around in the woods - until she did her first play at the age of 11. She studied drama in the Conservatory program at Carnegie Mellon University, where she graduated with honors and won the Thomas Auclair Memorial Scholarship Award for most promising student actor.

Sheridan studied in Moscow and performed in Fringe theatre in London before relocating to Los Angeles and scoring a series regular role in "Legacy." She was also a regular in the series "Freaky Links," and made guest appearances on "CSI," "Monk," "Las Vegas," "The Practice," "Diagnosis Murder" and "Any Day Now."

She stars in the upcoming independent feature "McCartney's Genes." Other feature work includes "Caroline," "Beat," "Two Women Named Nina" and the short film "Pirates," directed by Eric McCormack. She also recently starred in the Off-Broadway production of "Yard Bird."

Sheridan lives in Los Angeles with her dog, Little Bert.

Season 1

Pilot

Episode Number: 1

A hurricane is quickly approaching a small town in Florida leaving the residents little time to prepare. When the hurricane finally hits, many of the residents' lives are in peril. Rose, one of the town’s smallest residents notices some mysterious lights in the heart of the hurricane. Meanwhile, after the storm, Dave discovers some mysterious skeletal remains.

Lights Out

Episode Number: 2

After discovering an Air Force officer named Paxton in a wet suit and barely alive at the ranger station, Russell begins to question what befell the man when he notices his wounds are identical to Dave's wounds. However, Russell soon finds out that he's not the only one interested in Paxton when Sheriff Underlay and Larkin both begin to question the man's mysterious circumstances. Meanwhile Mariel finds something unexplainable protruding from Paxton's wounds, Russell's curiosity about the strange skeleton grows, and Underlay continues to push for town quarantine.

Watershed

Episode Number: 3

Russell and Mariel suffer a tragedy but it is made worse when Mariel tries to help. Kira feels guilty over an accident. During the hurricane and after there has been a mysterious military presence and Larkin tries to learn more about it. Meanwhile, Dave investigates a lost piece of jewellery.

Alpha Male

Episode Number: 4

The citizens start to question why the town is still under a quarantine that has cut off medical and building supplies. The citizens find themselves on the verge of a major medical pandemic. Russell and Sheriff Underlay must track down the source of this quickly spreading virus.

Unnatural Selection

Episode Number: 5

The family of Russell's friend and fellow Park Ranger, Carl, is struck by tragedy. Russell suspects Sheriff Underlay may be hiding something when he starts looking into the tragedy. Larkin calls upon an old flame to help her investigation into the military. Meanwhile, Mariel and Jesse have a big fight and Rose wants a tree house.

The Hunt

Episode Number: 6

A family of Cuban refugees tries to make their way to Miami. After they notice the lights in the water, their escape from Cuba is cut short. The next morning Russell encounters one of the Cuban survivors. Meanwhile, Mariel attends a support group and Larkin realizes that someone is following her.

Fish Story

Episode Number: 7

Larkin barely survives a car crash and the fate of her unborn baby is unknown. Larkin gets picked up by a stranger in a pick-up but she soon becomes suspicious of his motives. Meanwhile, Mariel tries to reconnect with Jesse.

The Cradle

Episode Number: 8

Sheriff Underlay tracks down a mother who has abandoned a baby at Russell's ranger station. The mother denies that the child is hers. Her mother-in-law swears that the baby is her grandchild and that Christina has been acting strange ever since the hurricane hit. Meanwhile, Mariel who begins questioning why she has been losing touch with her kids makes a shocking discovery in the water.

The Dredge

Episode Number: 9

Russell is suspected of committing a double murder. Larkin discovers Russell’s criminal history and wonders about who he really is. Mariel insists that she saw a body in the water and demands that the bay be dredged

Origin Of Species

Episode Number: 10

After a couple reads his blogs, they abduct Dave to find out what he knows about the hurricane's aftermath. Sheriff Underlay and Sirk discover the identity of the woman in the bay. Sirk gets a close glimpse of the orange lights.

Us Or Them

Episode Number: 11

Russell confronts Mariel about the changes in her personality. Tom tries to help Sirk cope with his new circumstances. Jesse meets an intriguing girl at the hotel while on vacation with Larkin and Rose.

Power

Episode Number: 12

After a visit to Mariel, Russell finds that Tom has taken the children on a vacation without asking permission. Someone is hiding outside of Mariel’s house and is discovered by Russell. Larkin is suspicious of Russell’s intentions towards Mariel.

Redemption

Episode Number: 13

Knowing that Larkin and her unborn child’s life is on the line, Russell must stop her from reporting what she knows. Sheriff Underlay is injured and drifts between memories of the past and his present situation.

All God’s Creatures

Episode Number: 14

Russell, Larkin and Dave find out the identity of one of the creatures. Meanwhile, Underlay tries to find out who shot him and Kira begins to wonder what really happened to her dad

The Nest

Episode Number: 15

Kira is curious and frustrated as she tries to find the truth out about her father, Mariel and the other residents of Homestead. Kira will find danger in her search. Meanwhile, Russell tests Mariel’s blood and they are shocked at the results.

The Fittest

Episode Number: 16

Russell and Tom team together to try to catch a pregnant Christina and Derek, who are armed and dangerous and on the run. While searching Russell and Tom find a group of migrant workers. Mariel confides in Jesse and Rose about what happened to her. An unconscious Kira is in the hospital after her encounter with the orange being. Larkin searches for more answers about Paxton and his real reason for being in the area during the hurricane.

The Key

Episode Number: 17

Mariel begrudgingly performs an ultrasound when Christina demands to know what is growing so quickly inside of her. After the school reopens, Jesse is bothered by the way some of the fellow students are acting. Russell and Dave investigate what Healy knew about the hybrids.

Re-Evolution

Episode Number: 18

Russell and Dave investigate what's happening on Szura's island in the Keys. Tensions rise at school between the students who were changed by the hurricane and those who weren't. Underlay tries to find out the extent of the military's involvement in post-hurricane changes.

The Son Also Rises

Episode Number: 19

After his investigation of the hybrids, Russell finds that he may be out of a job. Sensing another storm, the hybrids prepare. Rose’s teacher is teaching a subject that has Russell bothered. Jesse and a school friend find a way to get even with the hybrids.

Run And Gun

Episode Number: 20

Russell and Underlay find that they have to work together as another storm is quickly approaching to get their families out of Homestead and to try to find where Szura has stashed away the hybrids.

Round Up

Episode Number: 21

As the hurricane starts to hit the town of Homestead, Russell and Tom try to stop Szura. The National Guard rounds up Larkin, Mariel and the children. Mariel and Larkin have suspicions on their rescuers. Dave is questioned as to where Underlay’s location.

The Last Wave Goodbye

Episode Number: 22

In the middle of the hurricane chaos, Underlay and Russell mount a rescue of the humans who are being round up by the hybrids. Meanwhile, two humans who suspect that Underlay is the cause of the chaos take Larkin, Dave, Jesse and Rose as hostages.