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Two lovers' worlds will collide, culminating in
a powerful and compelling story of sex, love,
loyalty, marriage and treachery in the
provocative, sensual and gripping new drama,
"Betrayal," premiering SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
(10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television
Network.
In the premiere episode, "Pilot," a chance
meeting between Sara Hanley (Hannah Ware), a
professional photographer, and Jack McAllister
(Stuart Townsend), a top attorney, leads to an
instant and undeniable attraction. Sara's
husband, Drew Stafford (Chris Johnson), is a
successful prosecutor with political
aspirations, and the couple has a
seven-year-old, Oliver. Unbeknownst to Sara,
Jack is in-house counsel to a powerful but
somewhat shady entrepreneur, Thatcher Karsten
(James Cromwell), and is married to Thatcher's
daughter, Elaine (Wendy Moniz). Sara and Jack
both realize something is missing in their
marriages, and fight against the realization
that they've met their soul mates in one
another.
As Sara and Jack struggle with their feelings
and their guilt about their families, Thatcher's
brother-in-law, Lou, is murdered, and all
evidence points to Thatcher's mentally
challenged son, T.J. (Henry Thomas). Sara
discovers she's in the middle of a nightmare
when she learns that Drew will be the
prosecuting attorney in this high-profile murder
case, which can secure his political future, and
that Jack will be the lawyer for the defense.
The lovers find themselves in an impossible
situation - on opposite sides of a murder
investigation.
"Betrayal" stars Hannah Ware ("Shame," "Boss")
as Sara Hanley, Henry Thomas ("E.T.," "Gangs of
New York") as T.J. Karsten, Chris Johnson ("The
Vampire Diaries") as Drew Stafford, Wendy Moniz
("Guiding Light," "The Guardian") as Elaine
McAllister, Elizabeth McLaughlin ("The Clique")
as Valerie McAllister, Braeden Lemasters ("Men
of a Certain Age") as Victor McAllister, with
Stuart Townsend ("The League of Extraordinary
Gentlemen") as Jack McAllister and James
Cromwell ("Babe," "American Horror Story") as
Thatcher Karsten.
Guest starring are James Keane as Lou Mrozek,
Helena Mattsson as Brandy, Merrin Dungey as
Alissa Barnes and Carmen Roman as Constance
Mrozek.
"Betrayal," based on the hit Dutch series "Overspel,"
was written by David Zabel ("ER," "Detroit
1-8-7") and directed by Patty Jenkins ("The
Killing," "Monster"), and is executive-produced
by Zabel, Lisa Zwerling ("ER," "FlashForward"),
Alon Aranya ("Red Widow," "Hostages") and Rob
Golenberg ("Red Widow"). It is produced by ABC
Studios.
"Betrayal" and is broadcast in 720 Progressive
(720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1
channel surround sound. This program carries a
TV-14,D,S parental guideline.
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