In an interview with TV Guide, Badler explains, ""From the moment I heard 'V' was coming back, it was something I was hoping to be part of, but they tested a lot of people for this role, A lot of years have passed, so it feels good to win something." As to her portrayal of the character, she says, "I'm still the way I've always been — lots of hair and eyes. A bit Raquel Welch-ish."
When Diana is revealed, audiences will see that she is being held prisoner in a part of the Visitor mothership that has been designed to look like the Vs' home planet. Unsurprisingly, she's been imprisoned by Anna (remember, she's the same woman who ordered the legs of her daughter, Lisa (Laura Vandervoort) to be broken to make a point).
Laughs Badler, "I'm the queen in exile, locked away in a dungeon for 15 years. It's mother abuse!"
"V" is supposed to return to the ABC schedule in November.