The Colony is a dystopian drama set in a post apocalyptic USA where a viral outbreak has over taken the country. Season 2 was filmed in an area previously devastated by a hurricane, at and around 300-498 Southern Pl, Chalmette, Louisiana, and followed ten cast members in an environment that simulated life after a global catastrophe. During the production of the season, experts from homeland security, engineering, psychology, and medicine were consulted to help create a realistic story line involving survivors of the "nuclear flu", a fictional mutation of the Avian flu. Dr. Ramesh Nathan was the infectious disease expert for the show. Cast Original colonists Becka Adams, age 22, is a professional model, who grew up on a horse ranch in Colorado where her family raised Arabian horses. Jim Armistead, age 42, works as a carpenter by trade and is a general outdoorsman with an interest in disaster preparedness. His expertise is in water filtration, animal trapping, self-defense, and shelter creation. Sally Dawson, age 27, is an auto mechanic and owns her own garage. She was homeschooled and has no formal education beyond high school. She brings expertise in cars, engines, and self-defense. Robert Deville, age 70, is a retired building contractor. He brings expertise in the areas of construction and anything else involving a workshop. Sian Proctor, age 40, is geology professor at a community college in Arizona and specializes in geological hazards. She also has a pilot's license and loves math and science. Reno Ministrelli, age 29, is a construction foreman for a cellular tower company in Michigan. He also has skills in welding and carpentry. George Willis, age 46, is an industrial artist and architect who enjoys working with recycled materials. He is also a Red Cross disaster volunteer and is capable of providing emergency medical assistance. Second wave (Episode 3 onwards) Michel Slover, age 40, is an anatomy, psychology and reflexology instructor at The Denver School of Massage Therapy in Aurora. He brings knowledge of the human immune system. Amber Williams, age 31, is a logging foreman for a log home construction company. She brings knowledge of home construction and is missing a portion of one of her fingers. Third wave (Episode 7 onwards) Adam Ticknor, age 33, is a Body Language Instructor, personal security specialist and a security expert who is a former reconnaissance Marine and sniper. Episode list Phases and projects Episode 1