Tyler Blackburn was missing from many of the episodes in Roswell, New Mexico season four and now he’s explaining why he wasn’t featured.
The 35-year-old actor, best known for playing Caleb Rivers on Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars, is now playing Alex Manes in The CW series.
“Alex is alive!” Tyler tweeted after the episode that aired on Monday night (August 22). He was missing from the past eight episodes.
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Exciting news for Roswell fans – Jason Behr, who played Max Evans on the 1999 series Roswell, has joined the cast of the reboot series Roswell, New Mexico!
The casting news was announced during the show’s New York Comic Con panel on Sunday (October 6) at the Javits Center in New York City.
Cast members Jeanine Mason, Nathan Parsons, Tyler Blackburn, Michael Vlamis, and Lily Cowles, and executive producers Julie Plec, Carina Adly MacKenzie, and Chris Hollier were all in attendance at the event. See photos in the gallery!
“We’re very excited that Jason will be joining us for a multi-episode arc. It’s only fitting that he’s playing a (currently top secret) character with deep ties to Roswell, New Mexico’s history. Working with him has already been such a special experience for all of us –– particularly when [Roswell co-star] Shiri Appleby was on set to direct him. I was such a huge fan of Roswell as a kid, so having their stamp of approval –– not to mention their expertise and advice –– has really meant the world to me, the cast and the crew,” Carina said in a statement.
It was also announced that Friday Night Lights‘ Gaius Charles will play Bronson, a local farmer with a strong moral compass that leads him to see the good in people –– and aliens –– in a time of great prejudice. Ultimately, his quest to protect those he loves pits him against forces far more powerful than he is.
A reboot of the classic show Roswell is coming to television next year and the premiere date was just announced!
Roswell, New Mexico is set to debut on The CW on Tuesday, January 15.
The new series revolves around the daughter (Jeanine Mason) of undocumented immigrants who, after reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush (Nathan Parsons) who is now a police officer: he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life.
She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.
Roswell, New Mexico honors the magic of the original but delivers a fresh perspective, current storylines and beautiful, diverse casting. Shiri Appleby, who played Liz in the original series, will be back to direct a future episode in the first season.
Lily Cowles, Michael Vlamis, Michael Trevino, Tyler Blackburn, Heather Hemmens, Trevor St. John, and Karan Oberoi also star in the new show, which was developed by Carina Adly MacKenzie.
