Witchblade co-star Anthony Cistaro told SCI FI Wire that star Yancy Butler was back at work June 10 on the TNT supernatural series, which has resumed production on its upcoming second season after Butler took off a month to seek treatment for alcohol addiction. "Yancy Butler is shooting as we speak," Cistaro said in an interview at the Saturn Awards in Los Angeles, where he accepted Butler's award for best actress in a television series.

Cistaro, who plays Kenneth Irons, added, "I spoke to her on the set. In fact, she gave me some words to say tonight. Everything's great. ... I will say that when I was working with her, God's truth, she gave 110 percent. She was always tremendous. I look forward to going back on Friday and the same thing happening. She's a real joy to work with. And anything you've read, I've had a chance to read, and that's how I found out about it."

Production halted about a month ago. Six of the second season's 13 episodes have already been shot. When Butler sought treatment, there was some speculation that she might be replaced in the lead role of NYPD detective Sara Pezzini. Witchblade launches June 16 with a two-hour premiere, before moving to its regular Monday-night timeslot.