You've got to love their thinking here. As ABC presses ahead with the second season of its V ‘reimagining', it's pulled a smart casting move that neatly brings the old and new takes on the show together.

It's been revealed that Diana from the original V series, Jane Badler, has joined the cast of the new version. And - are you ready for this? - she'll be playing Anna's mother this time around.

We've no idea how far into V season 2 Badler will appear, just that right now the show is in production, ahead of its return in November.

We'll keep you posted...