I hope the Sci Fi Channel’s Sanctuary lasts for a while. I really like the idea behind the movie, and the fact that the whole thing is pretty much shot on a sound stage in front of a green screen is kinda cool, too. Plus, it has Amanda Tapping, and I’ve always had the biggest crush on her. Anyways, the LA Times recently went behind the scenes of Sanctuary to see how they make the show, what it cost, and other topics of interest. Besides the article, there are some great shots of Amanda and company doing their thing in front of the infamous green screen. You gotta admit, acting this way is infinitely harder than with real people and real surroundings you can touch.

Some highlights from the LAT article:

The show has been renewed for a second season after getting a fair amount of press attention (like on David Strick’s Hollywood Backlot), but not a lot of it has been regarding the premise (”Even things that go bump in the night need protection…”) or even the cast (Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, etc.). The main attention had been on the production approach: The series is pushing the envelope by shooting extensively on green screen with virtual sets.

The general perception is that effects cost money, which would make this an expensive show. But that perception may be off.

Find more pics from the Sanctuary set here. Catch the show on The Sci Fi Channel every Friday nights before Stargate: Atlantis.