Timothy Dalton to star in `Hercules` miniseries

Two-time 007 Timothy Dalton is set to star in a new four hour miniseries production of "Hercules", alongside Sean Astin and Sobieski.

Dalton will play the hero's stepfather, Amphitryon.

British newcomer Paul Telfer has been selected from more than 200 candidates to play the title role in the $20 million project, which chronicles the life of the Greek hero who, after killing his two sons and two of his brother's sons, performs 12 labors to repent.

Astin will play Linus, Hercules' music teacher. Sobieski will play Hercules' second wife, Deianeira. Angie Harmon is in talks to join the cast as Hercules' mother, Alcmene.

"Hercules" is scheduled to begin production Aug. 23 in New Zealand with the NBC premiere eyed for May 2005.

Thanks to `Ken` for the alert.

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