August 18 2004
David Boreanaz TV Guide interview.
Yes he does want to play Angel again but "It would have to be a theatrical release, I'm not into the movie-of-the-week [idea]" and is he really going to appear in Indiana Jones 4?
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thekey1313 | August 18, 12:00 CET
eddy | August 18, 12:12 CET
This isn't about him having a problem with the character, just the format in which he wants to see Angel return. Like he says, new challenges.
Having said that, i've always understood Sarah's point of view as well, hopefully we won't see that kind of unneccessary fan backlash against David if the WB make it look like it was his fault the telemovies didn't happen.
The Watcher | August 18, 12:57 CET
But thats the thing, the telemovies don't need David. Like Joss said, theres like 10 characters from both shows you could base one on. If WB are holding their breath waiting for David, they're going to be another color other than green.
[ edited by eddy on 2004-08-18 11:03 ]
eddy | August 18, 13:03 CET
My gut is telling me that the WB know David won't come back and so are using him as a scapegoat for the telemovies not happening. They are good at that kind of thing!
On the plus side though Joss recently said that the WB are not the only option for the telemovies so that is promising.
The Watcher | August 18, 13:19 CET
So forgive me as I indulge myself here.
Recap of the events leading up to the battle in the alleyway
Half an hour into the battle
Gunn's body lies in the alley way. We see Angel staked from behind by a demon and he shatters into dust
Spike: Noooooooo
Flashback to Illyria after killing she kills Vail, we see her gathering mystical energy from his corpse
Cut to present
Illyria opens a portal and drags Spike in with her
Another dimension
Spike falls to his knees a la the end of 'The Gift' and breaks down in tears. Illyria looks on not knowing how to react
Spike: We need them to bring Angel back.
Illyria: We need who?
Spike: Giles... Giles and Willow. We have to find them
And then we have a series of TV movies with Spike and Illyria trying to find a way to bring Angel back and they meet various Buffyverse characters on the way. At the end, they discover Angel is at peace now and leave him be.
Simon | August 18, 13:25 CET
The only small alteration i would make is that i'd bring Angel back in the end. Ultimately this would be a great way to explain his temporary absence from the televised slayerverse but DB will be needed for any big screen adventures should they happen. For that reason he would need to be restored.
Other than that minor point it's a really good idea. Contact Mutant Enemy immediately ;)
The Watcher | August 18, 13:38 CET
One thing I don't understand. Boreanaz wants to up the bar. A TV movie IS a bar up from the TV show. The new Farscape TV Movies are set to be awesome. According to the cast and crew it was like shooting a movie.
The Host | August 18, 15:00 CET
eddy | August 18, 15:05 CET
Simon | August 18, 15:21 CET
This is something i am very pleased about if i'm honest as i'm very wary about giving the WB another chance to screw Joss and us over.
The Watcher | August 18, 15:39 CET
Elo | August 18, 16:36 CET
SeanValen | August 18, 16:44 CET
eddy | August 18, 16:48 CET
papa lazarou | August 18, 16:56 CET
Simon | August 18, 17:08 CET
kathylovesspike | August 18, 17:18 CET
I don't really see why we'd even need a visual reference for Angel's absence in any Buffyverse movies. Whoever's starring, if an Angel cast member, can simply note that the surviving characters went their separate ways after the alley, and that's that. (Personally, I think the best intro to whatever Buffyverse project is next would be to open on Spike in a bar, slightly soused, going on to all who will listen -- including the audience -- about the fight after "Not Fade Away"...)
RambleOn623 | August 18, 17:49 CET
kathylovesspike | August 18, 18:00 CET
And let's give DB a few years for his movie star career to not take off and maybe tv movies won't look so bad for him. I, for one, think he's using the 'only big screen movies' as an excuse because he knows the chances are not big. So he doesn't have to come out and say, "I'm done, I don't want to do it anymore."
Rogue Slayer | August 18, 18:08 CET
I feel like I am the only one, and very well may be, that posts on Whedonesque who wants so badly for the return of Buffy and Angel (characters). Don't get me wrong...I will be sooo excited for other movies with other characters...but my heart lies with their story. I feel completely robbed by the endings of both shows. I have watched from the very beginning of Buffy and Angel...have been totally addicted...and I really, really want the "movies"...whether theatrical or tele...to have those charcters too. I understand that they are moving on...and that is great for them...but I'm still hanging on to NFA and wondering how this will resolve itself and keep "my favorite characters" in the mix.
I guess I'm getting (and this may be too strong of a word) annoyed at all the "we don't need them" talk. If I allow myself to be rational I know that what you are saying is true...but some fans, including myself, are holding out hope that there will indeed be a more flushed out resolution to my characters arc...the one that was offered up does not do it for me.
As I read over all that I have written, believe me, I know that I'm just venting...because...as we all know...they don't want to do it...but again...venting.
Coll | August 18, 18:08 CET
I actually do think that he would be more than happy with the exposure a big screen Buffy/Angel movie would bring his career.
The Watcher | August 18, 18:17 CET
As for a big screen version of Angel, it is too problematic. Big screen movies take time to get moving. Years. And our favorite immortal vampires are played by mortal actors. If you look at season 1 and 2 of Buffy and season 5 of Angel, our immortal vampires friends look older. It was a slow change, so we didn't notice it too much. But if you suddenly have a gap of three years between the end of Angel and a movie, the changes will be dramatic. They'd have to be explained (Shanshu) or they'd stick out like a sore thumb. Beyond just time, the difference between TV and the big screen in the appearance of age can be huge as well ... a lot more pixels to show those wrinkles. :-)
I wouldn't count out a few Buffyverse tv movies with second tier characters, but I doubt we'll ever see SMG or DB return to their signature roles.
jgsugden | August 18, 18:19 CET
I doubt either DB or JM will have changed that drastically.
The Watcher | August 18, 18:26 CET
Anyway, I also pine for the return of Buffy and Angel, so Coll, you're not the only one. I do hope that DB & SMG change their minds. I understand their desire to want to do other things, but I also want to know more of what happened to their characters after the shows ended. Don't get me wrong, I will be happy to watch anything Joss puts out -- the man is a genius; but I really miss Buffy & Angel and want more.
jewel | August 18, 18:29 CET
I don't think were gonna see DB or JM playing their characters after 5 years, then that's getting too late.
Unless they make Angel and Spike human sometime after 5 years, and change their place in the stories, and introduce new characters. Because as we know, the fight never stops.
[ edited by SeanValen on 2004-08-18 16:33 ]
SeanValen | August 18, 18:32 CET
Willowy | August 18, 18:36 CET
Secondly, ur sporadic type viewers hardly know much about ur secondary characters. Most, more than likely don't even know the names of the character, and if that's the case, why would they care to waste 1/2 hours on a character they hardly know.
nychick | August 18, 18:50 CET
Personally i don't know anybody that doesn't know Spike, Willow or Giles at least as well as they know Buffy or Angel.
The way i see it there was a time when Angel himself was just an accompanying character and his getting the spotlight turned out to be the right move despite many at the time saying that Angel was "just Buffy's boyfriend". Who is to say that the other characters won't be equally as successful in a lead role.
The Watcher | August 18, 19:02 CET
killinj | August 18, 19:06 CET
But I have to agree that the minds of Joss Whedon and the other writers hold many more wonderful stories involving the other existing characters of Spike, Willow, Illyria, Giles, um Wes?, as well as many more delightful characters who have yet to emerge from the hive-mind. If it's written by Joss et al., it could be about the crazy love between Parker and Veruca and I'd rush to see it. My bottom-line is that the story arcs of both Buffy and Angel were brought to a place of fulfillment for those characters - Buffy no longer has to be the Chosen *One*, and Angel has (possibly) shanshu-d through his son. It would be no bad thing to allow the stories of others to reach that same point.
Now realistically we probably want some big name attraction, but that could be a new young talent who would jump at the chance of being involved in a Whedon production. ("Look, words that you won't actually be embarrassed about saying!")
[ edited by SoddingNancyTribe on 2004-08-18 17:52 ]
SoddingNancyTribe | August 18, 19:26 CET
I understand his need for a change and a challenge, but if he’s ‘also in talks to co-star in a high-profile franchise flick’, wouldn’t that just be playing the same character in a (possible) number of movies? I guess it’s the movie “level” that makes the difference.
I know he worked really hard as a lead character for five years. I know he’s probably feeling a little burnt out. I know he probably wants to spend more time with his family. It’s just the ‘I want to be movie star’ thing that gripes me a little bit. I’m sure it’s his ambition and not an agent pushing him, but the movies are not necessarily better. They’re just bigger.
Of course anything on the silver screen that evolved from Buffyverse would be bigger and better!
bloodflowers | August 18, 19:47 CET
significant roles in it. Hopefully, success of such a movie can be a vehicle
to bring a new Buffyverse series which will concentrate on other characters
waiting their stories to be told.
I love Buffy as a character. That's why I would like her be happily retired :))
Lince | August 18, 19:54 CET
EDIT to correct typo
[ edited by Paul_Rocks on 2004-08-18 17:59 ]
Paul_Rocks | August 18, 19:59 CET
TheSlayer246 | August 18, 20:01 CET
I never said that I didn't think the other characters were not worthy. I LOVE every character in the Verse. I did say that I would be sooo excited to see movies with other characters. I am on the edge waiting for anything Buffyverse. I just said that my heart lies with the story of Buffy and Angel. I was just stating how important "to me" that their story not be over. Everyone was talking about how we didn't need them...and maybe "we" don't...my statement was just saying that there are some of us who long for them to be included.
Coll | August 18, 20:47 CET
killinj | August 18, 21:36 CET
My opinion is this, if there is a big screen movie, it has to have at least Buffy in it and Angel would be great too. For the small screen, any of the other supporting characters could certainly carry a plot all their own. And if that is a huge success, they could also possibly headline a big screen movie.
I think ideally, if Joss can get DB for a television movie, he'd prefer that but if DB isn't interested Joss can definitely make a great story with any of the other main characters. Also, DB may be saying he's not interested in a television movie but that also could just be a lot of talk to get more money offered to him. Joss indicated that Fox was interested and they know the potential dvd sales that could follow so they may be willing to offer more money (and produce a way better movie) than the WB could.
Firefly Flanatic | August 18, 22:17 CET
I think the most upsetting thing to me, is that the networks seem to be hung up on the DB and SMG factor, and that doesn't make them as open to movies for the other characters. I would hate to think that the chances of seeing the stories of some of the most interesting characters in the Verse could be limited to whether DB or SMG see fit to make an appearence .
kathylovesspike | August 18, 22:22 CET
But the small screen is quite suitable for our Scoobies, and scooby-wanna-bes. I'm planning on watching them all, because I know they will be plural.
When Joss does return to series tv, I hope HBO sends him a sweet little "come see us" package. What he could DO on that network! My imagination runs overtime.
Willowy | August 18, 22:26 CET
Is it really so hard to stretch that a little further and ignore the minor effects of aging we see in David, James and the other longterm vampire characters?
For me, as long as they aren't going around in wheelchairs or on zimmerframes, i'll be able to turn a blind eye ;)
The Watcher | August 18, 22:26 CET
The Watcher | August 18, 22:28 CET
Well, Spike did have that time period when he was in a wheelchair... ;-)
Firefly Flanatic | August 18, 22:38 CET
The Watcher | August 18, 22:44 CET
Maybe Indy is suprised to learn has a now adult aged son with an over-arching forehead as a result of one of the miriad love affairs he's had while galavanting around the globe???? Kinda full circle from the last one. Indy has tried to retire, but his son is in trouble and hijinks ensue...
David could fit that part I think.
I like Simon's idea too for a telemovie. And the climax might be that they bring Angel back in a way similar to Darla and then he'd be human. Then perhaps all you'd need DB for is one day of shooting and maybe her could be coaxed into that.
Doc
Doctor_Evil | August 18, 23:43 CET
As for Indy 4. I always wondered, since he drank from the Holy Grail, isn't he immortal?
IMMORTAL | August 19, 00:49 CET
However, AFA boob tubeage goes, I don't need the presence of either Slayer prime or original-souled-vamp to get my Joss jones fix. Spike'll do just fine, as would Wes (sure they can bring him back), Illyria and either Giles or Willow. I'm content to pick up the threads of the missing players from the other character's comments, which I feel sure Joss would be careful to include if neither DB or SMG can be coaxed on board a TV vehicle.
Money or no money, I can imagine both are enjoying the expanded perspective that a little physical and psychological distance from their long tenures on both shows is providing them now, and as the months roll on I feel certain they'll both come to appreciate even more greatly what a magickal thing it was being involved in the Jossverse for as long as they were, on a career as well as a personal level. When they're ready to be re-challenged by superior writing and committment to character development in a wider-screen format, hopefully Joss will be available, time-wise, to help make that happen for all of us.
For TV movies, I'm satisfied with the idea of the focus resting on some of the lesser, and grievously overlooked or underdeveloped characters. It saddens me that Gunn is alleged by Joss to have died for sure, since he's the one member of the latter-day FG we really know the least about. We even got to meet Lorne's 'mom', yet not a glimpse was given of Gunn's earlier homelife. Sad that it's an opportunity probably lost for good. Still, exploring Illyria more thoroughly would be fascinating, and both Spike and Wes would fit well with her evolving story (as would hers if either of them were the focus of a TV movie).
Plus, I think it can all (the ageing) be explained if the writers just say that "hey, having a soul will do that to ya..."
I've been thinking this for years, Willowy. The burden of having a soul would no doubt wreak havoc on the vampire complexion, typically so unused to the stress of concern over bad deeds done. It makes perfect sense to me that both Angel and Spike both would manifest the ravages of their guilt and self-recriminations on their faces as a reflection of the humility in their human souls.
In Star Trek, Spock's species live much longer lives than humans therefore he shouldn't age at the same rate as the humans yet he did look his true human age in the films but no one cared about it because we know he's not really a Vulcan in real life.
True. But then, Spock is only half-Vulcan. Apparently his mother's side predominates genetically, at least when it comes to the visual signs of aging. Coming from a desert planet, it's a shame he never learned to moisturize. ;)
Wiseblood | August 19, 01:52 CET
I would love if DB and SMG would come back to work on a series of TV movies but if they dont want to do it I can understand that too.
I would love to see a continuation of the Not Fade Away story line which can be done without DB or just a small cameo appearance. I have heard many people say it so please anyone don't feel slighted if I am not giving credit to where i first heard this hypothetical continuation. All they have to do is have Angel scooped up by the Dragon and taken away. Then we can have Spike and Illyria searching high and low for him and along the way they can run into/enlist the help of some other Slayerverse characters. Then if they are able to get a big screen movie you can have them find Angel and continue from there. In the mean time they can also develop new charachters who can continue the Slayerverse after these sets of actors either become to good for TV or want a change. I wouldn't mind seeing Conor's charachter developed a little more either.
I am sure anything Joss would come up with would be much better but there is a way to do it without DB or SMG.
[ edited by krall the conqueror on 2004-08-19 01:18 ]
Krall the Conqueror | August 19, 02:49 CET
Unitas | August 19, 04:16 CET
Willowy | August 19, 04:57 CET
Haven't really been anywhere. Guess I am just going through a bit of a quiet phase.
Unitas | August 19, 08:25 CET
In the meantime, Joss can get clout in Hollywood with Serenity (fingers crossed) and get a BtVS/AtS out later. Poifect.
As for that possible movie, I don't know. Part of me wants to see everyone of BtVS and AtS in there, but another part knows what happens to movies with too many characters. It was the one weak spot of X2 for me that with so many 'leads' time is just spread too thin between them.
On a side note, what would a Buffyverse movie be called? Not Buffy I tell you that much. Let's not have people remember the first one and think this is a remake or something. Joss renamed Firefly, so this should be renamed too especially if it's as much an AtS movie as a BtVS movie. Any ideas on what that could be called? 'Slayer(s)'?
EdDantes | August 19, 11:56 CET