Joss Whedon Shuts Down Dollhouse Production For Two Weeks

Joss Whedon Shuts Down Dollhouse Production For Two Weeks

By Devindra Hardawar/Sept. 11, 2008 8:48 pm EST

Luckily, it seems that this decision (just like his decision to reshoot the pilot) is entirely his own. The story goes that Whedon was busy directing two of the first three Dollhouse episodes already put to film, and when he finally left the directors chair he realized that some of the later scripts needed extra work. The production break will allow him to spend a bit more time in the writers room while taking a break from his usual producing/directing duties. Since Dollhouse is a mid-season show (set to start in January ‘09), this decision won’t affect its release.

We have every confidence that [the extra time] will allow Joss to make the show the best it can possibly be. It’s very rare that you have a head writer who is also directing two episodes in a row. But we are happy that Joss is directing, because this is his vision.

Discuss: Are you looking forward to Dollhouse? Do you think Whedon is doing the right thing by shutting down production?