<P> When casting the role of Richard Cypher, Tapert recalled that when he saw Craig Horner's audition tape, he "absolutely thought he was the guy, instantly". Raimi thought that although Horner is older than the character he plays (even though he actually is not), he was "very believable" and that "he's got enough good qualities in him, in real life, and he will probably make the audience believe that he's taking that ride towards making a responsible person and that growth of character that's so important for me in the stories of Terry Goodkind ." Horner had not heard of the books prior to the audition, and was convinced by a friend to read the books and try out for the role . </P> <P> For the role of Kahlan Amnell, Raimi credits Tapert for finding Bridget Regan, whom he saw on one of the audition tapes they received . Raimi thought that she grounded the fantastical situations by being "very human and real", and recalled, "I was moved by her and I believed her and I thought we couldn't ask for anything more ." Like Horner, Regan had not read the books prior to the audition . Horner and Regan were brought together for a "chemistry reading" in Los Angeles, upon which the producers concurred that they had found their two lead actors . </P> <P> Production was set to begin in May 2008, but it was delayed by six weeks . The series was shot entirely in New Zealand in high - definition . Though based in Auckland, filming took place in various places in and outside of the city: at Henderson Valley Studios, in the city's outskirts and in the mountainous region around Queenstown . </P> <P> Tribune, the major station group carrying the show, decided not to renew the series on March 4, 2010, but according to a statement from ABC Studios, this was not a deciding factor of its cancellation . After an apparent deal with Syfy fell through, Ausiello Files reported on April 26 that Legend of the Seeker had been cancelled and would not return for a third season . Fans of the series responded by launching an ongoing renewal campaign titled "Save Our Seeker". Terry Goodkind expressed his support for the campaign . </P>

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