Although many actors draw upon their own real-life experiences to create a character, it would be far too easy to say that Joxer, Xena’s over-enthusiastic semi-sidekick, is based on Ted Raimi.

Salmoneus, the con man’s con man, has become one of the most popular recurring characters on Xena and Hercules.

Xena’s reluctant allies in the battle against evil.

How Hudson Leick created the volatile Warrior Queen Callisto out of her own fear and fury.

Xena’s Renee O’Connor is interviewed by Topps’ Renee Witterstaetter on the set in New Zealand.

On this particular day, stalwart Lucy was covered with mud and rags. Out of costume, she had to sit in a cold dungeon and wade through water.

Expect some startling new directions for the Warrior Princess and her maturing sidekick as Year Three unfolds.