I have always loved the idea of taking my character, Temperance Brennan, from traditional literature to the small or big screen. I love writing novels, but there are more plot lines than I can work into a lifetime of books. My years of experience in the lab and at the crime scene have provided a storehouse of ideas that are intense, chilling, heartwarming, and powerful. Television will now provide the opportunity to share theses stories through a brand new medium.

During Upfront Week 2005 in New York City, I learned a lot about the people with whom I'll be working. The extraordinary commitment at Fox and at 20th Century Fox Television Studio assures me that each Bones episode will honor my colleagues at the lab and in law enforcement and the science of anthropology that I hold dear. Working with the most talented team in Hollywood, I pledge to provide my readers gripping stories, engaging characters, and realistic science, all underlain by a wee bit of humor!

So sit back, grab the remote, and join us each Tuesday at 8. Watch forensic anthropologist Tempe Brennan tackle cases by day while writing novels about fictional heroine Kathy Reichs by night. (Yep. You read that right!)
 

Kathy

Summary

From executive producers Barry Josephson ("Hide and Seek," "Like Mike") and Hart Hanson ("Joan of Arcadia," "Judging Amy") comes the darkly amusing drama BONES, inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs. Forensic anthropologist DR. TEMPERANCE BRENNAN (Emily Deschanel, "Boogeyman"), who works at the Jeffersonian Institution and writes novels as a sideline, has an uncanny ability to read clues left behind in a victim's bones. Consequently, law enforcement calls her in to assist with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless. Brennan's equally brilliant colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab include earthy and bawdy ANGELA MONTENEGRO (Michaela Conlin, "The D.A."), who's created a unique way to render an original crime scene in a three-dimensional computer image; Brennan's assistant, ZACK ADDY (Eric Millegan), a young prodigy whose genius IQ actually gets in the way of his finishing the several doctorates he has begun; "the bug guy," DR. JACK HODGINS (TJ Thyne, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"), who's an expert on insects, spores and minerals, but conspiracy is his hobby; and Brennan's boss, imposing lab director DR. DANIEL GOODMAN (Jonathan Adams, "American Dreams"). Brennan often finds herself teamed with Special Agent SEELEY BOOTH (David Boreanaz, "Angel"), a former Army sniper who mistrusts science and scientists when it comes to solving crimes. Brennan and Booth clash both professionally and personally, but so far the chemistry between them has only played out in a fictionalized account in Brennan's latest mystery novel.

PRODUCTION COMPANY
20th Century Fox Television

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Barry Josephson, Hart Hanson

WRITER
Hart Hanson

DIRECTOR
Greg Yaitanes

The Cast

Emily Deschanel plays Dr. Temperance Brennan

Emily Deschanel has established herself as one of Hollywood's hottest rising stars. In the last year she has been seen in the feature films " Cold Mountain" for Anthony Minghella, "The Alamo" for John Lee Hancock and "Spider-Man 2" for Sam Raimi. In October 2004, Interview magazine named her one of “6 Actors to Watch” in their annual “Young Hollywood” issue. She next stars opposite Josh Lucas and Derek Luke in the film “ Glory Road” for producer Jerry Bruckheimer, to be released in January 2006.

Deschanel attended the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival and the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the independent film "Easy," directed by Jane Weinstock.

Deschanel’s television credits include guest appearances on the series “Crossing Jordan,” “ Providence” and “Law & Order: SVU.” Recent theater credits for Deschanel, a member of the Interact Theatre Company, include the roles of “Emily” in "Our Town" and “Natasha” in "Three Sisters."

Deschanel was born in Los Angeles and received her B.F.A. in Theater from Boston University.

Starring Roles
Bones (2005) - Dr. Temperance Brennan

Guest Starring Roles
Crossing Jordan - Michelle - All the News Fit to Print (2004)
Providence - - The Eleventh Hour (2) (2002)
Providence - - The Eleventh Hour (1) (2002)
Providence - - Cloak and Dagger (2002)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Cassie Germaine - Surveillance (2002)

Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles
Boogeyman (2005) - Kate
Spider-Man 2 (2004) - Receptionist
The Alamo (2004) - Rosanna Travis
Cold Mountain (2003) -
Rose Red (2002) - Pam Asbury
The Heart Department (2001) - Maude Allyn
It's a Shame About Ray (2000) - Maggie
It Could Happen To You (1994) - Paint Throwing Fur-Activist
 

David Boreanaz plays Special Agent Seeley Booth

While relatively new to acting when he landed a guest-starring role on the series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," David Boreanaz vaulted to stardom with his quiet intensity as the mysterious and tortured “Angel” and later starred in his own series, "Angel."

Boreanaz, a native of Philadelphia, where his father is a veteran weather forecaster, was exposed to the TV business at a young age and moved to Los Angeles to try his luck in Hollywood after graduating from Ithaca College.

As an acting student, Boreanaz lived the life of a starving artist, making ends meet by parking cars, painting houses and handing out towels at a sports club. His first big break was a guest spot on "Married ... with Children," in which he played the biker boyfriend of Kelly Bundy (Christina Applegate).

Boreanaz's most recent projects include the romantic comedy "I'm with Lucy" opposite Monica Potter, Henry Thomas and Anthony La Paglia. Boreanaz also starred in the thriller "Valentine," and his other feature film credits include "Aspen Extreme," "Best of the Best 2" and "The Crow: Wicked Prayer." He appeared in the independent feature films “Mr. Fix It” and "The Hard Easy" and landed a starring role in “These Girls.”

His theater credits include "Hat Full of Rain," "Italian-American Reconciliation," "Fool for Love" and "Cowboy Mouth."

Boreanaz is an avid golfer and traveler. He lives with his wife, actress Jaime Bergman, and their son, Jaden Rayne, in Los Angeles.

Starring Roles
Bones (2005) - Special Agent Seeley Booth
Angel (1999) - Angel
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) - Angel
Buffy the Animated Series - voice of Angel

Guest Starring Roles
On Air With Ryan Seacrest - Guest - 2/4/04 (2004)
The View - Himself - Gifford/Boreanaz (2004)
On Air With Ryan Seacrest - Guest - 1/13/04 (2004)
The Wayne Brady Show (syndicated) - Guest - 11/17/02 (2003)
TRL (UK) - Himself - Thursday 28th August 2003 (2003)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Chosen (2003)
Biography - Himself/Angel - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2003)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - End of Days (2003)
The New Tom Green Show - Himself - Episode 28 (2003)
House of Mouse - Leon - Video Game: Kingdom Hearts (2002)
Baby Blues - voice of Johnny - Teddy-Cam (2002)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn - Himself - 9/21/2001 (2001)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Forever (2001)
Late Show with David Letterman - Guest - Show #1554 (2001)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Fool for Love (2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - The Yoko Factor (1) (2000)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Guest - 000228 (2000)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Pangs (1999)
Saturday Night Live - Himself - Sarah Michelle Gellar/Backstreet Boys (1999)
MADtv - Himself - Episode #323 (1998)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Prophecy Girl (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Out of Mind, Out of Sight (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Angel (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Never Kill a Boy on the First Date (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Teacher's Pet (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - Welcome to the Hellmouth (1) (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Angel - The Harvest (2) (1997)
Married ... with Children - Frank - Movie Show (1993)
Fox and Friends - Himself - 5/18/04
Jimmy Kimmel Live - Himself
Live with Regis and Kelly - Himself
TRL - HIMself

Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles
The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005) - Luc Crash/Death
I'm with Lucy (2003) - Luke
I'm with Lucy (2003) - Luke
Valentine (2001) - Adam Carr
M Awards (2001) - David BoreanaX
The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997) - Himself
Macabre Pair of Shorts (1996) - Vampire's victim
Aspen Extreme (1993) - (uncredited)
Best of the Best I (1993) - (uncredited)
The Hard Easy - Roger
The Hard Easy -
The Perfect Lie - Lance
 

Michaela Conlin plays Angela Montenegro

Born and raised in Allentown, PA, Michaela Conlin performed in her first play at the age of 6 and continued to appear on stage in numerous community and regional productions.

Conlin moved to New York City to study acting and was accepted into NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. While working toward her B.F.A. in Theater, she appeared in several productions at the Atlantic Theater Company and the Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and traveled to Amsterdam to study with the Experimental Theatre Wing's International Training Program.

Upon graduating from NYU, Conlin was chosen to be a part of the cable documentary series “The It Factor,” which focused on the lives of young actors in New York City. Soon after, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she quickly landed her first starring role in the series “MDs,” as the idealistic young intern taken under the arm of the hospital's two renegade doctors, played by William Fichtner and John Hannah. She followed that with a leading role in the drama series “The D.A.,” playing an outspoken political consultant to Steven Weber's district attorney.

In addition to working consistently in television, Conlin has appeared in several features, including “Garmento” and “Love the Hard Way,” starring Adrien Brody. She most recently wrapped the independent film “Open Window” opposite Robin Tunney.

Starring Roles
Bones (2005) - Angela
The D.A. (2004) - Jinette McMahon
MDs (2002) - Maggie Yang
The It Factor (2002) - Herself

Guest Starring Roles
Law & Order - Rocky - Swept Away - A Very Special Episode (2001)

Co Starring Roles
The Division - House Director - Illusions (2002)
 

Eric Millegan plays Zack Addy

Eric Millegan was born in Hackettstown, NJ, and raised in Springfield, OR. Millegan’s television credits include guest spots on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" and Sidney Lumet’s "100 Centre Street." On film, he starred as Ed Simone in "On_Line," Official Selection of the Berlin International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and Cinequest Film Festival, where it received the Best Narrative Feature Award.

Millegan’s New York theater credits include the Broadway revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the Encores presentation of “Hair” at City Center (in which he sang the “Aquarius” solo) and the New York premiere of “Dead Man Walking” at Lincoln Center. He has played lead roles in workshops and readings of “Spring Awakening,” directed by Michael Mayer; “The Wayside Inn,” directed by Jason Moore; “Uncle Broadway”; Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil's “Mask,” directed by Richard Maltby Jr.; and the current off-Broadway hit “Altar Boyz.”

His regional theater experience includes roles at the Guthrie Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Repertory Theater of Saint Louis and Paper Mill Playhouse, where he starred as “Harold” opposite Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons' “Maude” in the world premiere of Tom Jones and Joseph Thalken's “Harold & Maude: The Musical.”

Millegan’s diverse career has also included playing a dancing polar bear in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Myrtle Beach, FL; writing a sports column as “The Fan” of the Portland Trail Blazers for OregonLive.com; hosting “Broadway La Cage” in Atlantic City; and singing “God Bless America” during the 7th-inning stretch at Shea Stadium, after which the Mets exploded for six consecutive runs. Millegan is an alumnus of the Interlochen Arts Camp and holds a B.F.A. degree in Musical Theater from the University of Michigan.

Starring Roles
Bones (2005) - Zack Addy

Guest Starring Roles
Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Eddie Dutton - The Insider (2002)
100 Centre Street - Michael Truskie - Love Stories (2001)

Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles
Online - Ed Simone
 

TJ Thyne plays Dr. Jack Hodgins

TJ Thyne is from Boston but moved around a lot as a kid. He landed several lead roles at a young age in play productions throughout the country, including the off-Broadway production of “Van Gogh” at New York’s Mint Theater Company.

Thyne studied acting with teachers throughout the United States and British Columbia. He graduated from the USC School of Theater, where he studied acting for four years before auditioning for parts.

It didn’t take long before he landed 45 guest roles on television shows including “Friends,” “Cold Case,” “Boston Legal,” “Nip/Tuck,” “CSI: NY,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Huff” and, most recently, "THE O.C." and "24".

Thyne’s feature film credits include the role of “Stu Lou Who” in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with Jim Carrey; the young lawyer “David Foil” in “Erin Brockovich” with Julia Roberts; “Gerald” in “How High” with Method Man and Redman; as well as appearances in “Something’s Gotta Give,” “What Women Want,” “Edtv” and “Ghost World.”

Starring Roles
Bones (2005) - Dr. Hodgins

Guest Starring Roles
24 - Jason Girard - Day 4: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. (2005)
The O.C. - Larry Bernstein - The Lonely Hearts Club (2005)
CSI: NY - Ron Leatham - Tri-Borough (2005)
Huff - Neil - Christmas Is Ruined (2005)
Huff - Neil - Cold Day in Shanghai (2004)
Huff - Neil - Control (2004)
Boston Legal - Mark Shrum - Truth Be Told (2004)
Charmed - Danny - Once in a Blue Moon (2004)
Without a Trace - Duncan - Light Years (2004)
Jack & Bobby - Todd Shotz - A Man of Faith (2004)
Cold Case - Kip Krowley ('85 - Greed (2004)
My Wife and Kids - Pizza Guy - Outbreak Monkey (2004)
CSI - - Paper or Plastic (2004)
NCIS - Carl - One Shot, One Kill (2004)
Grounded for Life - Waiter - I Just Paid to Say I Love You (2003)
My Wife and Kids - Manager - Open Your Heart (2002)
Fastlane - Art - Ray Ray (2002)
MDs - I.T. guy - Cruel and Unusual (2002)
Dharma & Greg - Vaughn - Near-Death of a Salesman (2002)
That '80s Show - Frank - Tuesday Comes Over (2002)
The Tick - Kevin - The Funeral (2001)
Titus - Brian - Last Noelle (2000)
Just Shoot Me - Jarod - Slamming Jack (2000)
Walker, Texas Ranger - - Retribution (2000)
Walker, Texas Ranger - - Turning Point (2000)
Walker, Texas Ranger - - Lazarus (2) (2000)
Walker, Texas Ranger - Wallace 'The Wizard' Slausen - The Winds of Change (1) (2000)
The Parkers - Young Groom - Wedding Bell Blues (2000)
Then Came You - Eric - Then Came Cousin Aiden (2000)
Early Edition - - Performance Anxiety (2000)
Becker - Mr. Messinger - Lucky Day (1999)
Jesse - Seth - The Mischievous Elf (1999)
Kenan & Kel - - Freezer Burned (1999)
Dharma & Greg - Jerry - Yes, We Have No Bananas (or Anything Else for That Matter) (1998)
Friends - Dr. Oberman - The One Hundredth (1998)
Home Improvement - Todd - Desperately Seeking Willow (1998)

Co Starring Roles
Cold Case - ??? - Greed (2004)
Angel - Lawyer - You're Welcome (2004)
Angel - Employee #1 - Life of the Party (2003)
Angel - Lawyer - Conviction (1) (2003)
That's Life - Cory - The Devil and Miss DeLucca (2001)

Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles
Something's Gotta Give (2003) - waiter
Heartbreakers (2001) - Bellhop (uncredited)
What Women Want (2000) -
Erin Brockovich (2000) - David Foil
Preston Tylk (2000) -
ED TV (1999) - frat guy
 

Jonathan Adams plays Dr. Goodman

Jonathan Adams was born and raised in Pittsburgh as the youngest of five children. The son of a health care worker and a General Electric foreman, Adams discovered at 16 that “acting was the only thing that gave me joy.” After performing in high school productions, he enrolled in his hometown’s Carnegie Mellon University to study theater. When he ran out of cash for his education after 18 months, Adams sought work in Pittsburgh’s live theater scene and eventually was cast in playwright Arthur Miller’s “Danger: Memory!” After appearing in additional stage work, he co-starred in the locally filmed and low-budget feature “Two Evil Eyes.”

In 1989, Adams moved to Seattle and starred in several classical theater productions – as well as many vehicles penned by August Wilson – as staged across the country. He married his wife, actress Monica Farrell, in 1994 and the couple set up household in Ashland, OR three years later, while Adams appeared in various plays for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. His varied credits over four seasons there include “The Taming of the Shrew,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Cymbeline.”

Adams’ big career break came in 2000 during his performance as “Petruchio” in “The Taming of the Shrew,” when the casting director of “Frasier” saw his work and urged him to come to Los Angeles to test for other roles. His television credits include guest-starring roles in “Frasier,” “City of Angels,” “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Felicity” and a series regular role on “The American Embassy” as the U.S. consul general in London.

When not working, Adams enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He also enjoys playing chess and reading historical fiction and science fiction.

Starring Roles
Bones (2005) - Dr. Goodman
American Dreams (2002) - Henry Walker
The American Embassy (2002) - Elque Polk

Guest Starring Roles
Crossing Jordan - - Slam Dunk (2004)
Felicity - Paramedic - Girlfight (2001)
Frasier - Fire Marshal - The Show Must Go Off (2001)
Reilly: Ace of Spies - British Ambassador - Dreadnoughts and Doublecrosses (1983)
Reilly: Ace of Spies - British Ambassador - Dreadnoughts and Crosses (1983)
Special Branch - Duty Officer - Entente Cordiale (1974)
Moon and Son - Etienne - Crystal Clear It's Murder

Co Starring Roles
Z Cars - Pinker - Old Soldiers (1972)

Movie/Mini-Series/Special Roles
Osmosis Jones (2001) - Additional Character Voice
Two Evil Eyes (1991) - Hammer