Yancy Butler, who stars in TNT's upcoming Witchblade TV movie, said it should appeal to the fans of the Top Cow comic book. 

"I think the film is more realistic - for the camera and for life," she said. "However, I think fans of the comic book are going to enjoy it. We're doing some really cool stuff here. I've already received great letters from fans who are thrilled we're making this film." 

Butler said her character, the edgy detective Sara Pezzini, is pretty skeptical about the Witchblade when she acquires it. 

"Imagine if it happened to you: All of a sudden you find this thing on your wrist and people are telling you it has powers," Butler said. "I would be a little skeptical myself, but she finally befriends the blade." 

"I think Yancy is particularly well-suited for this role, not only because she is a truly gifted actress and beautiful, but she's also very athletic and physical," said Witchblade director Ralph Hemecker. "She manages to portray a strength and toughness and at the same time a real vulnerability, which is the core of Sara." 

"You can really believe her as Sara," said Top Cow's David Wohl, who is a producer of the movie.