CW will bring forth a new sitcom called
Aliens in America, which is intended to fill the network’s Monday night niche at 8:30/7:30 C this coming fall. Created by David Guarascio and Moses Port, and directed by Luke Greenfield, the series has been officially picked up for an initial 13-episode order on May 15, 2007.
Aliens in America follows a teenage boy named Justin Tolchuk as he tries to make it through high school in Medora, Wisconsin. His mother signs up for the international exchange student program, thinking that an athletic and brilliant Nordic teen would shed some instant “coolness” on her son. However, her plan backfires as she discovers that her exchange student is a Pakistani Muslim named Raja Musharaff. Despite the cultural differences, Justin and Raja develop an unusual friendship that might just allow them to get through high school’s social nightmares.
Read on to find out more about the cast.
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dididadix said:
I think this show actually portrays muslims in a better light.. I mean heey look at 24...
Guest said:
I am muslim and I do not like the show broad casted on air....what is the point of this show? what are you ...
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alexandra, this isnt trying to pick on immigrants. it is actually trying to make fun of steriotypes and hel...
Leading the series is Dan Byrd who stars as Justin Tolchuk, a 16-year old lanky high school student. This 21-year old American actor is best known for starring in films like
The Hills Have Eyes and
A Cinderella Story.
Starring as Justin’s well-meaning mom, Franny Tolchuk, is Amy Pietz who is best known for her role on the sitcom
Caroline in the City as Annie Spadaro.
Patrick Breen stars as Gary Tolchuk, Justin’s aspiring-entrepreneur dad. Breen has appeared on shows like
Angel,
The New Adventures of Old Christine,
Rock Me, Baby, and
Boston Legal.
Playing the role of Justin’s attractive and popular sister Claire Tolchuk is Lindsey Shaw. The 18-year old actress is popularly known for her role on
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide as Jennifer Mosely.
Last but not the least, Adhir Kalyan stars as Raja Musharaff, the 16-year old Pakistani Muslim exchange student. Kalyan has previously appeared on the TV show
Holby City and in the movie
Spooks.
Aliens in America is produced by CBS Paramount Network Television and Warner Bros. Television with Tim Doyle, Moses Port, and David Guarascio.
-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: The Futon Critic
(Photo Courtesy of CW)