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James Callis, Matt Frewer heading for Eureka on Syfy, back July 9

By April MacIntyre Mar 15, 2010, 16:29 GMT

James Callis - Los Angeles, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Quirky sci fi dramedy "Eureka" is one of the under the radar shows that you love to love, as it features a bang-up ensemble cast that includes Colin Ferguson, Joe Morton, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and now, James Callis of "Battlestar" fame.

"Eureka" comes back to Syfy July 9, 2010

Production on 20 episodes begins this week in Vancouver on season four of Eureka, one of Syfy’s most popular original series, it was announced by Mark Stern, Executive Vice President of Development, Syfy, and Co-Head Original Content, Universal Cable Productions.

The dramedy’s new season welcomes an all-new regular cast member, James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) as “Dr. Grant.”

Throughout the four-season run of Syfy’s award-winning Battlestar Galactica, James Callis starred as “Dr. Gaius Baltar” garnering both critical acclaim and fan adoration for his portrayal of the self-serving, opportunistic, conniving genius.

On Eureka, Callis will play scientist “Dr. Grant,” a former resident of the town whose unexpected return is cause for serious alarm and – considering his romantic interest in Allison Blake (Salli Richardson-Whitfield) – significant friction with Sherriff Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson).

In addition to Ferguson, Richardson-Whitfield, Morton, and now Callis, the series also stars, Erica Cerra (“Jo Lupo”), Neil Grayston (“Douglas Fargo”), Niall Matter (“Zane Donovan”) and features Jordon Hinson (“Zoe Carter”).

New and returning fans won’t want to miss the big changes in store for everyone in the small town of Eureka after a cataclysmic shift turns their lives upside down.

Once again this season series stars Colin Ferguson and Joe Morton (“Henry Deacon”) will direct episodes and also making her directorial debut is female lead Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Also, special guest stars returning this season include Jaime Ray Newman and Matt Frewer.

About Eureka:

Eureka on the surface appears to be a small Pacific Northwest town, but is actually a secret community of geniuses assembled by the government to conduct top-secret research.

What they’ve unwittingly created is a place where anything imaginable can happen… and does.