PREMIERE

THE CREW OF A U.S. NUCLEAR SUBMARINE RECEIVE ORDERS TO ATTACK A FOREIGN COUNTRY, ON THE PREMIERE OF "LAST RESORT," THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 ON ABC

"Captain" - Five hundred feet beneath the ocean's surface, the crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine "USS Colorado" - the most powerful nuclear submarine ever built -- receive their orders. Over a communications channel designed only to be used if the U.S. homeland has been wiped out, they're told to fire nuclear weapons at a foreign country. Captain Marcus Chaplin (Andre Braugher) demands confirmation of the orders, only to be unceremoniously relieved of duty. XO Sam Kendal (Scott Speedman) finds himself suddenly in charge of the submarine and facing the same difficult decision. When he also demands confirmation of the orders, the Colorado is fired upon and hit. The submarine and its crew, honorable patriots, now find themselves crippled on the ocean floor and declared rogue enemies of their own country, on the premiere of "Last Resort," THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Last Resort" stars Andre Braugher as Captain Marcus Chaplin, Scott Speedman as XO Sam Kendal, Daisy Betts as Lieutenant Grace Shepard, Dichen Lachman as Tani Tumrenjack, Daniel Lissing as SEAL Officer James King, Sahr Ngaujah as Mayor Julian Serrat, Camille de Pazzis as Sophie Gerard, Autumn Reeser as Kylie Sinclair, Jessy Schram as Christine Kendal, and Robert Patrick as Master Chief Joseph Prosser.

Guest Cast: Michael Ng as Sonar Operator Cameron Pitts, Daniel Bess as Lt. Chris Cahill, Kasim Saul as Seaman Lawrence, Jason Quinn as Seaman Jones, Mary Gutzi as Dodds.

"Captain" was written by Shawn Ryan & Karl Gajdusek and directed by Martin Campbell.

"Last Resort" was created by Shawn Ryan & Karl Gajdusek who, along with Marney Hochman, serve as executive producers. The pilot for "Last Resort" was also executive-produced and directed by Martin Campbell ("Green Lantern," "Casino Royale"). The series is produced by MiddKid Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television.

"Last Resort" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L parental guideline.

For more information on "Last Resort," visit ABC.com