In a recent Access Discovers column, Access Hollywood spotlights actress Michelle Ryan, the title star of NBC’s upcoming pilot Bionic Woman.

The show, produced by Battlestar Galactica‘s David Eick and guest-stars BG’s Katee Sackhoff, is a contemporary reimagining of the 70’s TV show which starred Lindsey Wagner in the title role.

In the NBC pilot, after a near-fatal accident, Jamie Sommers (Ryan) is transformed into a technological wonder with $50 million worth of bionic body parts.

Check out photos of Ryan as Sommers and a behind-the-scenes look at the show in this photo slideshow. Also, here’s an exclusive video with scenes from the pilot (full description of the show after the jump).

UPDATED 5/14/07

About BIONIC WOMAN [Source]- Struggling as a bartender and surrogate mom to her teenage sister, Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan, “EastEnders”) didn’t think life could get much harder. But when a devastating car accident leaves her at death’s door, Jaime’s only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price. With a whole new existence and a debt to re-pay, Jaime must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good, while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. Ultimately, it’s Jaime’s journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as the Bionic Woman. Also starring are: Mae Whitman (“State of Grace”) as Becca, Jaime’s younger sister; Miguel Ferrer (“Crossing Jordan”) as Jonas, the man who employs Jaime’s boyfriend; Chris Bowers (“Rescue Me) as Will, Jaime’s boyfriend, who performs the operation; Will Yun Lee (“Witchblade”) as Jae, the specialized operations leader; and Molly Price (“Third Watch”), as Ruth, Jonas’ second-in-command. “Bionic Woman” is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio and executive-produced by David Eick (“Battlestar Galactica”), Glen Morgan (“The X-Files”), Michael Dinner (“Kidnapped”) — who also directed the pilot — and Jason Smilovic (“Lucky Number Slevin”). Laeta Kalogridis (“Birds of Prey”) is also an executive producer on the pilot.