David ’Angel’ Boreanaz got talking to Phase9 about the possibilties of anything ’Angel’ in the near future. Not surprisingly, he staked any chance of a tube offering.
"There won’t be a series. If anything it would have to be a big screen feature as far as getting me back involved into playing this character again for raising the bar and the level to where it has to be. I think going back and doing an extended series on it or something to further it maybe a little bit longer would most probably jeopardise it or maybe even taint it in a way that may hurt it. And I won’t want to do that", he says. "I mean unfortunately for the fans at the same time the door was so left wide open the way they ended this season and this show I think was a great way".
Instead, says Boreanaz, he’s working on a few non-vampiric projects. "I just did, I’ve done 3 movies so far. I’ve done a romantic comedy with Alana and Paul Sorvino. It’s called "Mr Fix It". Then I did a film called "The Hard Easy" with Bruce Dern and Vera Farmiga". He adds, "Peter Weller was in it. I play a neurotic stockbroker who is out 4 million dollars and is selling bonds to diamond heists. And I’m working on a film called "These Girs" with Caroline Dhavernas. I don’t know if you know her. She’s a very talented actress. I play a stoner kind of guy. It a black comedy".
Boreanaz also added that ABC has picked up his new series about the life of undercover hit man Jack Ballantine.
So I’m wondering how DB "staked" a new series when there has never been serious talk of a new series to begin with? It seems to me that all he is doing is stating a fact — "There won’t be a series" — and the headline writer is just taking it from there. "There won’t be a series" is much more the fault of the WB, 20th Century Fox and Joss’ budding movie career (may Serenity succeed beyond our wildest imaginings!) than anything DB said or did. Plus this is from a six-month old interview!
I don’t want to sound like a jerk but to me it seems like David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar both seem intent on NOT doing anything more with the roles that made them famous.m From the interviews I’ve read, I can’t help but to feel that they are too busy being consumed with their own fabulousness to worry about fans of their old series, or to care about what stellar stories could still be told (Movie of the week, new series, etc (I hate saying "spin off" - it implies that it’s less than what spawned it, and we know that any series Joss sets can be so much more than just a "spin off").
To me (and I totally realize I could be completely wrong, so don’t let this start any rumors, k?), but David Boreanaz stating over and over that anything new in Angeldom simply MUST be a feature film or he won’t do it sounds to me like another way of saying "I’d have to get paid big bucks to revisit that role." I mean I’d think a serious actor would be far more concerned with the storyline, quality of writing and the production values and work itself rather than just flat out saying "Movie or nothing. End of discussion."
SO here’s a radical notion (for the umpteenth time): As far as I’m concerned, the "sidekicks" are all far more intresting that Angel or Buffy anyway. I know a lot of other fans (if not most of them) feel similarly - so let’s get Willow, Spike, Giles,Faith, Illyria, and maybe even Andrew (for comic relief, of course) and a couple of the new Slayers together for a big ole (i.e. NEW) Whedonverse series! FIll it with mystical forces, witchcraft, vampires, demons, psychic/paranormal/ghosts/slayers learning their way in the world, crazy slayers plotting to overthrow the world into a matriarchal society like the ancient past (and slayers collaborating with members of the coven that occasionally helps them out - a plotline that could shake the viewers and series alliances to their core (and send ratings skyrocketing)!!! Heck, Willow could even resurrect Wesley (that was a mystical death surely? Or at least contact his ghost! And this way it could be a husband and wife team up so they’d both be more likely to sign the dotted line!!!) - maybe they need Wes to explain something that led to Angel and Buffy disappearing (heh heh) that was in the mystical volumes W&H used (maybe one survived and only Wes can use it or something). Giles being shocked at how much Wes has grown, and the constant doubt that Giles may have that Wes went to the dark side (well, he did - but Giles wonders if he truly, completely came back!). Amber Benson could guest star (or return!!!) as Tara. Psycho Slayer Dana could be a rogue always causing problems. Heck, there’s already a whole season of possible storylines and the Season finale for sweeps and it took me 5 seconds to come up with it and I’m not even a writer! See how much potential there is here!!!
This would easily be an incredible series all on its own. With so much potential story still to be told attracting new viewers who have so few choices for solid genre shows, and of course, the loyal fan base -add to that PROVEN excellent actors - all you’d need is some Buffy/Angel Writing alumni and a network to give it a minimum of a 2 Season contract (more my demand than that it would need that) and you have the next big cult hit phenomena and ratings sucess!
Come on Joss - there are those of us who need these characters...comics and novels aren’t enough (and where is Season 8 in book form BTW??), we need a weekly series to keep us company through life (and help us deal with it), and the warm fuzzy feeling we all get when life’s metaphors are faced, conquered, or at least dealt with by our alter-egos (or the characters we most closely identify with!) on screen every week! :-)
You’ve already got enough Star Power with the above named cast that you just do not need SMG or DB. I wish them well, and truly hope they havn’t snubbed their roots, but either way, the Universe that means so much to so many of us can easily go on - and in style! The premise sells itself, the writing, acting and excellent characterization (standard on Buffy & Angel - but sadly so absent or under-regarded on the majority of other shows) keep people coming back for more. And more and more and more! I already am excited to see what happens and it’s just a fantasy in my head (yeah, I know I can keep on fantasizing, but it’s just not the same!).
So JOss Whedon, et al, PLEASE get that new series ready for Fall 2005!!! The Power of Choice is yours! :-)
Damn him! I don’t give a damn about his movies! Unfortunatly to see another Angel thing he has to be there,.,,, though if SMG and DB weren’t there I won’t shed a single tear.... the others are who I care about..... we want a more than freaking two hours or less that won’t likely to happen coz WB finally got their heads out of their asses and want a series but DB wants movies *shakes head* hope his movies suck like always! Bitter yes!!
OK, I’m very tired of this "Oh, DB and SMG are evil because they don’t want to continue in the Buffyverse".
What do you think if the project you were working on ended - and the Angel project ended without elegance in the companies’ part - and when you are working in something else people who don’t know you said "Oh look, what a bad person who isn’t interested in going back to the previous job".
Would you allow someone who don’t know you judge your laboral decisions? Because I would’n. So, I don’t think they need our opinion to make their laboral decisions.
They are not their characters, they are people who do a job. Would you like to be obligated to work in a job, even if you were tired of it or if you had better oportunities in another job? Then why are they obligued to repeat the characters?
And of course they work for the money. Don’t you?
And isn’t Mr. Whedon moving on to other things? In fact, he did it before Angel ended. Let’s face it, Mr, Wedon abandoned Angel a long time before the show ended. So why is he good and the actors are bad?
I find the reasons DB gives very logical. Why is he going to go back after how the companies treated the show?
I liked the series, they ended, the crew moved on, end of story.
I think the actors and writers were very good in their jobs, so I’m interested in their future films or series.
I apologize for the grammar mistakes, but English is not my first language. Thank you
I don’t think there is anything wrong with DB & SMG moving on. She gave us seven years of very hard work and dedication. DB gave us eight years. People need to realize how incredibly grueling her schedule was, even JM said there were days where they worked 20 hrs a day. Can you imagine day in day out getting little sleep and being kicked and bruised daily?
In my opinion, Joss should either do spinoff with the sidekicks as someone said above, or find other actors to replace DB & SMG. It’s been done before, I’m sure there is another blond actress out there who could "do" SMG. I’d still watch!!! Plus, they could hire new writers for fresh ideas, the sky is the limit.
Are you people nuts. JOSS has no intention of doing TV anytime soon.BTVS as a show has run its course and the WB canceled Angel. The actors have no choice but to move on. They have a right to careers just as much as anyone esle.All this talk is just that TALK to make fans looks STUPID. Everyone works for money if they didnot wed all be VOLUNTEERS. Joss is advancing his career so why shouldnot any other actors. As for what MOST fans want? SPEAK FOR YOURSELVES. I LOVED BUFFY and hated some of the supporting characters. I LOVED Faith but think a spin-off would have failed because well it just would have.
"I think going back and doing an extended series on it or something to further it maybe a little bit longer would most probably jeopardise it or maybe even taint it in a way that may hurt it. And I won’t want to do that."
I don’t think David is looking for more money. I think he knows how much better Angel could be with a movie-level budget. I think he’s very aware of how hurried the TV series production was, even with 20-hour days, and how many corners had to be cut. I think he’s saying that he doesn’t want to see Angel become the next Star Trek, extended beyond any sense or reason so the studio can make more money. I think he is watching out for the fans, but some of us are so quick to pass judgement that they can’t can’t seem to figure that out. JMHO.
I too think that David and Sarah should not come back to the characters, if they consider themselves major movie stars. Notice I said they. Besides, I want Buffy/Angel to return as a feature, it is the next logical step.
Now then, the Jossverse definitely should come back. I wouldn’t mind a Spike or Faith series. But I would prefer a brand new show from Joss.
David staked the hopes of an Angel movie (without recasting) as soon as the show ended. With all the talk of rumours, he said he wasn’t intrested unless the bar was raised, meaing MORE money.
Which kind of makes him a cheap hypocrite, cause he had said in past interviews he hopes to do the show for a few more years.
I understand wanting to do other works, but he can spend 2 week filming a wrap up movie.
I haven’t read all of these posts, but after a few-I had to respond. What’s wrong with them wanting to move on? SMG played ’Buffy’ for 7 years! David-Angel for 8! I’m sure David would like to move onto movies now. And re-casting the Angel would be the most stupidest thing EVER! People, when you think about it. ’Angel’ is over. What else could they do? I’m one of the biggest ’Angel’ fans. But, atleast I’m willing to admit-it’s over. Trying to pull something out of an empty hat-well, it’s stupid. Trying to continue it, will just ruin it. I’m sorry that it’s true, but it is.
About Db only wanting to do big-screen movies. First off. To me, that just sounds dumb-Buffyverse movies. But, I understand why. A made for tv movie-is taking a step back, who’d want to do that?! And a spin-off-as I’ve said, wouldn’t work. But, it’d still be stuck in the same place. I think you people who call yourselves fans of the show and actors, need to leave them alone cuz their lives don’t revolve around the show. And so, they want to move on with their lives. TV series take alot of time, and as you know-David has a family. So, therefore movies are better for him. And What celeb doesn’t want to move onto movies?! Name one that has said. "I will always want to do a series. I would NEVER ever want to branch out on my own and make a name for myself, and show off my skills that I can work in any kind of roll." Name ONE, I dare you. I was, and still am devastated about Angel ending, which was the WB’s fault. But, because they decide to not completely dwell on it, doesn’t make me say "curse them!".
Spike, Xander, Willow, Giles, Oz, Lorne, Illyria, Andrew, Dawn, Drusilla, Ethan, heck even Eve so we’ll have someone to hate .... or maybe that would be Kennedy??? *shrug* to every their own... personally (and speaking for everyone I know who watched BtVS/AtS) the characters mentioned (other than Eve and Kennedy) are the reason we watched the show and would want to see in anything else that MIGHT be made! (of course there was Wesley and Fred but they died... and Gunn has no way of living through the end.... hurt and human... but hey he might live while the rest die! *shrug* that’ll be JW for ya) DB & SMG might not want to do more... it’s their right... frankly I wouldn’t miss them if the something else was made. Doubt the ’being made’ though. WB is playing with our emotions. ... it’s been a year people... and it still stings what they did to us.... want to blame someone? DB just took the chance that the WB gave him by crazily pulling the plug on a great show. Blame it on their shortsightedness ( and other words that young eyes should never read) My the JVerse always live!!
No one should tell them what they should and shouldnt do...they have lives just like us and needs ....and dreams that need to be full-filled out side Angel and Buffy.....Sorry but its been gone a year now...im looking to the future,maybe there might be a angel and Buffy movie .(Or Spike)...but Im not crying over it,or judging them for their disissions to end Angel...Im supporting them by seeing their movies instead.
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