Publisher's Summary

This William S. Paley Television Festival seminar honors J. J. Abrams and the protagonists (Felicity Porter and Sydney Bristow) that he created for his shows Felicity and Alias.

Paley Center television and advertising curator David Bushman moderates a panel including Abrams; Felicity actress Keri Russell; Alias actress Jennifer Garner; and Matt Reeves, co-creator (with Abrams) of Felicity.

Among the topics discussed are character development and which aspects are based on real-life people, the actors' portrayal of their characters and the challenges faced, the creation of strong female characters, the effects of fans on character arcs, and the future of Alias.

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