The Dresden Files

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In 2005, the SciFi Channel announced that it had optioned The Dresden Files as a two-hour movie and backdoor pilot. Nicolas Cage executive produces alongside Hans Beimler, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Norm Golightly, and Morgan Gendel. It is produced by Lionsgate Television in association with Cage's Saturn Films.[1] Production began during the Fall of 2005. Originally, a Summer 2006 release was anticipated, but on May 23, 2006, a January 2007 airdate and 11 episode pick-up was announced on JBAnnounce, the official Jim Butcher announcement list. It was confirmed the next day by Sci-Fi.[2] The pilot movie was made from a screenplay by television veterans Hans Beimler and Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and based on Butcher's novel Storm Front. David Carson directed and shooting took place in Toronto. It was announced in November 2005 that Paul Blackthorne had been cast in the lead role.[3] Harry Dresden - Paul Blackthorne The blue Volkswagen Beetle used by Dresden in the book series was changed to a 50's Jeep in the pilot. Connie Murphy - Valerie Cruz Name changed from Karrin because there is a Chicago policewoman named "Karyn Murphy." Role went to a Cuban-American despite the Irish connection in the book series. Susan Rodriguez - Rebecca McFarland Bob - Terrence Mann After trouble making a "Talking Skull" look realistic, they decided on a flesh-and-blood actor. Morgan - Conrad Coates Ancient Mai - Elizabeth Thai Kirmani - Raoul Bhaneja Changed to fit the casting; "Carmicha

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