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new series ALPHAS invites viewers to explore a world where humans have extrasensory and other special abilities. They are not super-human, but rather, super-enhanced humans. Whether it be heightened senses, the ability to read radio waves, enhanced strength or precision marksman skills, these are just abilities we all have 鈥� but to a greater degree.

Recruited by a quasi-government agency, a small group of gifted individuals use their abilities to assist with crime-fighting. But with great skill comes a price, and because these people are human after all, life is not so easy for them. Viewed as freaks, oddities, or just plain abnormal, their only safe haven is amongst themselves. Social situations and personal relationships can be awkward or even impossible. Yet because they are special, they are also great at solving crimes that may elude normal law enforcement.

During an enthusiastic interview with Warren Christie, one of the stars of the show, one thing became abundantly clear: he is excited about his new show. Describing what drew him to ALPHAS, he was quick to respond, 鈥淚t was the script and the characters. There鈥檚 an amazing element to it all.鈥� He also really admires his character, Cameron Hicks, who is gifted with hyperkinesis, which is the ability to use muscle control so precisely that he has flawless aim and enhanced motor skills. In addition, Warren shared that he also really admired how, 鈥淸Cameron] keeps picking himself up and dusting himself off. He鈥檚 trying. He鈥檚 a recovered alcoholic who鈥檚 isolated himself. But he鈥檚 opening up. He鈥檚 a fighter."

The dual role of being so physically adept and attune while grappling with emotional stressors was appealing to Warren. He explained, 鈥淭he physicality was a welcome challenge. I enjoyed it. I鈥檝e played sports and been active my whole life. But this takes it to the next level. Emotionally, there is a lot going on. He鈥檚 in a bit of a rough place. It鈥檚 a very human show.鈥�

As the newest recruit, Cameron is assisted by one of the other Alphas in assimilating not only into their group, but also in using his skills for the greater good. So as Warren readily admitted, his primary co-star so far has been working with Ryan Cartwright (the recently departed intern from Fox鈥檚 BONES). Ryan portrays Gary Bell, a 鈥渢ransducer鈥� 鈥� one who can read or see images from radio waves. As Warren describes him, 鈥淕ary is a high-functioning autistic.鈥� Warren also explained, 鈥淐ameron can be stand-offish, but he lets his guard down around Gary.鈥� Perhaps due to the easy acceptance offered by Gary, Cameron and Gary fall into a tentative friendship, something that is perhaps not so easy for the other teammates to extend to the man who carries within him an edge of darkness.

Being the newest Alpha member, Cameron is not exactly looking for love yet, but as Warren teasingly revealed, 鈥淚 don鈥檛 know if I can say anything. But I can say that, lately, I鈥檝e been naked a lot on set!鈥�

Then talking about what it was to work with David Straithairn, who portrays Dr. Lee Rosen, the Alpha鈥檚 group mentor, Warren just as happily shared, 鈥淚 could sit here and sing his praises. He acts with honesty and integrity. He鈥檚 an incredible man. He鈥檚 our leader and we look up to him. And he鈥檚 very, very funny! He鈥檚 a real joy to work with. He鈥檚 everything I hoped he would be and more.鈥�

For the most part, Warren is ecstatic with all he has been able to do on ALPHAS. The coolest thing to date for him was, 鈥淚 got to run and jump onto a moving car. Then another car came by that I had to bounce off of.鈥� Just imagining that high-adrenaline moment and the risks involved, it sounds fairly scary. Warren cheekily then added, 鈥淟uckily, I lived!鈥�

As far as what to expect above and beyond the pilot episode, Warren invites viewers to 鈥淭une in and give it a shot!鈥� He then explained, 鈥淭he pilot has to introduce everyone and set up the situation. It keeps getting better and better each episode. It鈥檚 really exciting and really deep.鈥� In addition, he shared, 鈥淲e have a line-up of guest starts. The sci-fi genre will be incredibly excited.鈥� In sum, he exclaimed, 鈥淚t鈥檚 fun! It鈥檚 fun shooting it. It鈥檒l entertain the hell out of you!鈥�

On that high and super-excited note, Warren hopes you will tune in not only for the ALPHAS premiere on Monday, July 11th at 10PM on Syfy (Space in Canada), but also every Monday thereafter. He is confident the show will surprise you and delight you as it explores the ALPHAS鈥� world.

Tiffany Vogt blogs at .

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