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Posted: Mar 25 2008, 11:46 PM

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Buffy Alums Circling Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse" Tv Series
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Eliza Dushku may be bunking with some old friends when she moves into Joss Whedon�s Dollhouse next season. According to multiple sources, several Buffyverse grads are being considered for the eight supporting roles now being cast.

Whedon confirmed this unbelievably fraktacular turn of events moments before taking the stage at Paley Fest�s Buffy tribute last Thursday. "I�ve read a couple of people [from the Buffyverse]," he told me, "but I�m not going to say who."

Although this would seem to contradict comments the Buffy master made to me last fall, in which he said that his "first instinct is to probably [cast] new people because I�m already reuniting with Eliza and I don�t want it to seem like a house party," Whedon insists his position hasn�t changed.

"It�s not a hard and fast rule," clarifies the auteur, who just completed penning Dollhouse�s one-hour premiere. "I just want to make sure I get the right people. And I don�t want to give the impression that it�s just me and my friends having a party. Some [Buffyverse alums] might work out fine. But I�m not going to just seek out people that I already know are great. That would be lazy."

You know what I say ? There�s nothin� wrong with being lazy if it means Whedon reuniting with the likes of James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter and Julie Landau. Of course, that�s not to say they�re the Buffyverse vets in the running for Dollhouse. That�s not to say they aren�t either. See how I protected myself there ?

What Buffyverse stars would you like to see populate Dollhouse ? Or do you think Whedon should trust his first instinct and surround Dushku with newbies ? Those are the questions that need answering. By you. Below.

Well I'm sure you can all guess which Buffy star I would like to see Dollhouse

I think it's good that he has left the door open as at the end of the day there is a reason why they were part of the Buffyverse they all great actors and there is no sense to rule them out just because he is worried about how it will look.

The last watcher	Posted: Mar 26 2008, 01:05 AM
Live from teabag central Group: Members Posts: 11,000 Member No.: 119 Joined: 6-February 05	Much as I would like to see some of the Buffy cast back on screen, Joss has a knack for finding just the right people to play the characters in his shows.....if that means a boatload of newbies then so be it.....better that than old friends playing roles they are really not suited too.....or even worse, extra pointless characters being added just to fit them in......... Anyway, from whats been revealed so far about the shows plot....looks like there is plenty of scope for the odd 'guest' to appear.....

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Posted: Mar 27 2008, 01:58 PM

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Four join cast of Whedon's 'Dollhouse'

Thursday, March 27 2008, 10:48 GMT (05:48 ET)

By Dave West, Media Correspondent

Tahmoh Penikett, Fran Kranz, Dichen Lachman and Enver Gjokaj have joined the new series from Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon.

The drama is about a group of men and women, known as dolls, who are charged with carrying out a series of "assignments". They can be imprinted with different memories, skills, language and abilities appropriate to each task.

Penikett (Battlestar Galactica) will play FBI agent Paul Smith who wants to find the dolls, viewed by others as an urban myth. Kranz (Welcome to the Captain) joins as bright-spark programmer Topher Brink who does the imprinting.

Lachman (Neighbours) and Gjokaj takes the role of dolls Sierra and Victor respectively. Both are friends of main doll Echo who begins to become self-aware. Eliza Dushku (Buffy, Angel) has already signed to play Echo.

Fox is planning a seven-episode season of the show for September.

Oooohhh !

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dollverse.com has links to the IMDB pages of the new cast.

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Posted: Mar 27 2008, 10:07 PM

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Oooohhh !

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dollverse.com has links to the IMDB pages of the new cast.

Sarah you beaten to me to it it I'm really excited have the cast confirmed! Stuart it looks like you were right Joss did go with new and unfamiliar faces for the most part the biggest surprise for me was to see former Neighbours star Dichen Lachman join the cast someone who is new to the US but as you said has a habit of unknown actors but makes sure they are right for the part.

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Olivia Williams (X-Men: The Last Stand) has been added to the cast of Fox's highly anticipated Dollhouse, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon, Variety reported.

Williams will play the beautiful but ruthless woman in charge of the venue where drones are programmed to perform various missions in the real world. Eliza Dushku stars as Echo, one of the "dolls" who starts to become self aware.

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Posted: Apr 5 2008, 11:14 AM

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I read about this late last night very excited now is am I right in thinking that every part has been cast now? I must admit another actor I know little about that's a good thing though as I won't be comparing it to other roles as would be if was someone I knew. If Sky One shows in UK which I'm assume they will do think US viewer will see it first or as with some shows will see it at the same time they do?

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Sr. Member Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Member No.: 154 Joined: 25-February 05	Sounds really interesting, I can't wait. I love Eliza and can't wait to see her in this role.

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Even a dead star lights the sky Group: Admin Posts: 12,022 Member No.: 6 Joined: 26-April 04	Have to admit, I'll definitely be checking this one out. Probably the new show that I'm most excited by.

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Working my way to more posts. Group: Members Posts: 1,690 Member No.: 146 Joined: 23-February 05	Looking forward to this show, sounds completely different to any other show out there, which is what Joss Whedon does best.

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Posted: Apr 6 2008, 09:57 PM

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Tamoh Pennikett Dollhouse's Paul Smith speaks for the first time about his new role just a small piece but though I'd post. I can't wait to see Eliza play Echo as going to be a different person each week very interesting.

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From Dose.ca - By Webmaster - 2008-04-5
Tamoh Pennikett - "Dollhouse" Tv Series - Dose.ca Interview
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Tamoh Pennikett talks about "Dollhouse" Tv Series during an interview for "Battlestar Galactica" Tv Series.

With the end in sight, so too are new beginnings for Pennikett, including a role on Dollhouse, the highly anticipated new Fox series from Buffy, Angel and Firefly creator Joss Whedon. The show, starring Buffy alum Eliza Dushku, follows an organization that employs mind-wiped agents known as "dolls" who are implanted with false memories and skills for various missions and tasks. Needless to say, the whole operation is highly illegal.

"I play an FBI agent who�s on the trail of the �dolls�," he says. "I�m honoured to be a part of this. I mean, Joss is the biggest there is, one of the brightest and most creative. I�m looking forward to working with Eliza, too. I�m really excited to start work on it."

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Posted: Apr 8 2008, 03:59 PM

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"Dollhouse" Tv Series - No need for a pilot, more money for production
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Fox Broadcasting Co. decided to forgo a pilot for its new series "Dollhouse" by "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon, opting to invest money instead in building the elaborate, life-size dollhouse that will be the show�s set.

I think this is great news as if they are spending large money on a set now it would seem they are going to give a good chance to succeed rather then cancel after just couple of episodes.

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Sr. Member Group: Members Posts: 40,154 Member No.: 118 Joined: 5-February 05	it look like fox is putting their trust in joss, i just hope they will give the show time to build an audience

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Posted: Apr 16 2008, 08:23 PM

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Exclusive Pilot Details: Welcome to the Dollhouse!

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My job is always ice cream and chocolate syrup, but some days I get sprinkles too! Today is one of those days, because I just got a major treat in the form of a sneak peek at Joss Whedon's Dollhouse pilot. Click in to pour some sugar for yourself...

What's the pilot episode called?
"Echo."

What's it about?
The logline don't lie: "Echo (Eliza Dushku) is a young woman who is literally everybody's fantasy. She is one of a group of men and women who can be imprinted with personality packages, including memories, skills, language�even muscle memory�for different assignments. The assignments can be romantic, adventurous, outlandish, uplifting, sexual and/or very illegal. When not imprinted with a personality package, Echo and the others are basically mind-wiped, living like children in a futuristic dorm/lab dubbed the Dollhouse, with no memory of their assignments�or of much else. The show revolves around the childlike Echo's burgeoning self-awareness, and her desire to know who she was before, a desire that begins to seep into her various imprinted personalities and puts her in danger both in the field and in the closely monitored confines of the Dollhouse."

What's it like?
Dollhouse is like The Bourne Identity meets Stepford Wives meets boarding school meets Los Angeles neo-noir meets the Whedonverse. In short, it's rad, man.

If I was writing an eighth-grade book report about Dollhouse, what would I list as the "themes"?
Identity, self-determination, free will is both a blessing and a pain in the ass, The Next Generation's Data is a great TV character, Eliza Dushku is hot. What? Those first three at least are almost certainly themes.

Is Echo just a new name for Faith?
That's a negatory. Echo has a genius for contemplation and self-awareness that Faith couldn't begin to approach. Echo also has about 48 different faces to show the world, which gives her a good head start on Faith, who seemed to vary primarily between rage and desolation. In the first episode, we are shown that Echo is essentially like the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz�"If I only had a brain..."�but she's otherwise fully equipped with a soul, a rockin' bod, and a good, fearless heart.

Who's the new boss of us all?
Olivia Williams is going to rock as Adelle Dewitt, a Frigidaire administratrix whose rare brushes with human empathy and compassion are enough to make you suspect she might just be a good guy after all.

Where's the twist?
The Dolls are programmed to mix up identity and personality with a splash of subterfuge and a dash of dementia�but they're not the only ones. Tahmoh Penikett's FBI agent Paul Ballard is obsessed with opening up the Dollhouse, but he may have more in common with�and already be closer to�the Dolls than he even knows.

Where is the love?
Echo and Paul are going to be hot like fire, no doubt, but I predict that cerebral Doll mechanic Topher (think Kevin Rankin's character in Bionic Woman, but more evil) and blank-slate Kewpie-doll Sierra (Dichen Lachman) might end up being the other pair of opposites that attract.

Who's the Xander?
If I had to guess, I'd pick Victor (Enver Gjokaj).

What does the actress who plays Dr. Claire Saunders need to bring to the table?
Visible facial scars from a razor-blade attack somewhere in her past or a cooperative, calm personality and a willingness to sit quietly in a prosthetic makeup chair for extended periods each day. Scars notwithstanding, I'm kind of seeing Cynthia Watros or Kathleen Robertson in the part...

Got questions about the residents of the Dollhouse? Email me at tvdiva@eonline.com, and I'll do my best to conjure up some answers in the next chat.

�Reporting by Jennifer Godwin

prophecy girl	Posted: Apr 17 2008, 09:14 AM
Sr. Member Group: Members Posts: 40,154 Member No.: 118 Joined: 5-February 05	sound great, can't wait to see the episode

prophecy girl	Posted: Apr 17 2008, 10:06 AM
Sr. Member Group: Members Posts: 40,154 Member No.: 118 Joined: 5-February 05	Harry Lennix (The Matrix Revolutions) has joined the cast of Joss Whedon's Fox pilot Dollhouse, playing an ex-cop who serves as a guard/bodyguard for Echo (Eliza Dushku), variety reported.

buffy_fan1	Posted: Apr 17 2008, 07:52 PM
I'm Under Her Spell! Group: Members Posts: 9,167 Member No.: 102 Joined: 27-January 05	Big News Amy Acker moves into the Dollhouse she will play scarred Dr. Claire Saunders and is joined by Miracle Laurie who will play the doll known as November. From Dollverse.com I knew Joss wouldn't be able to resist casting one of his former stars not that I'm complaining it's great to see old faces on board and Amy is great! This post has been edited by buffy_fan1 on Apr 17 2008, 08:19 PM

prophecy girl	Posted: Apr 18 2008, 09:23 AM
Sr. Member Group: Members Posts: 40,154 Member No.: 118 Joined: 5-February 05	fantastic

little pixie	Posted: Apr 18 2008, 10:06 AM
Pink Mousey - Live the Dream Group: Admin Posts: 26,686 Member No.: 141 Joined: 20-February 05	Yay ! Great news !

buffy_fan1	Posted: Apr 19 2008, 11:06 AM
I'm Under Her Spell! Group: Members Posts: 9,167 Member No.: 102 Joined: 27-January 05	Televisionary website give us their thoughts on the script for the pilot episode of Dollhouse a great read and if it's possible I'm even more excited now! Warning Spoilers! Highlight to read I am still trying to catch my breath. I'm talking about my reaction last night after reading Joss Whedon's brilliantly evocative script for his new seven-episode drama series for FOX, Dollhouse. If there's one thing that Dollhouse has been this development season in Hollywood, it's been THE script to try to get your hands on. After weeks of conniving, begging, and bartering, I finally managed to get my greedy mitts on the script and hungrily devoured the 54-page script in about fifteen minutes, seemingly without pausing to breathe. While I had extremely high expectations for Dollhouse (I always trust in the Joss), I was worried that, after all of the hype and hoopla, it wouldn't quite live up to my preconceived notions about the project. I am happy to say that not only were those expectations matched but they were exceeded. This isn't latter-day Alias by any stretch of the imagination: while there are still costume changes and choreographed fight sequences, it delves into bigger issues of morality and mortality and asks hard questions about the ethical ramifications of science and technology. Yes, there is much more to Dollhouse than meets the eye and Whedon succeeds here by filling his script with a multitude of morally grey characters engaged in one of the most sickening and intriguing displays of human trafficking ever devised. I don't want to spoil anything but I will say that there there's an unexplained back story (referred to as Alpha) that will likely come into play down the line and the power structure within the Dollhouse is a fluctuating, living thing unto itself. As for the Dollhouse itself, it certainly didn't "look" anything like I expected it to based on the information that was trickling out during casting: it's not a draconian prison nor an icy SD-6-type operations hub; instead it's more like a serene, Japanese-influenced, high-tech spa for the Actives. But there's a real undercurrent of danger lurking here and the staffers--from jokey and amoral tech Topher and gruff handler Boyd to the physically scarred Dr. Claire Saunders and manipulative overseer Adelle DeWitt--engage in a high-stakes game of human chess, with the Actives little more than expendable pawns. Or, well, dolls. As for Dollhouse's lead character Echo, this is quite a role that Whedon has written for Eliza Dushku, allowing her to play a variety of personalities and moods in a single episode. In fact, we get to see Echo in no less than five (off the top of my head anyway) identities in the pilot episode alone. As we all know, Echo is struggling with self-awareness, as she begins remembering things from her previous "engagements" that she shouldn't, things that should have been wiped clean from her memory by Topher. Things that her "captors" don't want her to remember. So is it an action-adventure yarn? A story of science gone mad? A tale about a cop determined to get at the truth no matter what the cost? Or a metaphysical drama about the nature of memory and identity? Why can't it be all of the above? In the gifted hands of Joss Whedon, Dollhouse is a beautiful enigma wrapped in a riddle, a gripping conspiracy story for the ages filled with urban legends, memory tampering, and long-buried secrets coming to the fore. It's a Shakespearean story of hubris and likely vengeance, filled with sound and fury and signifying, well, lots. I'm hungry for more. Joss Whedon's seven-episode drama Dollhouse launches this fall on FOX This post has been edited by buffy_fan1 on Apr 19 2008, 11:10 AM

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