Joss Whedon Updates Fans On Dollhouse Progress

Joss Whedon Updates Fans On Dollhouse Progress

By Devindra Hardawar/Oct. 26, 2008 8:32 am EST

He reveals in the post even more behind-the-scenes tidbits: The original pilot was thrown out completely (which should make for a good DVD special feature down the line), several characters were removed from the show (though most of those actors are now in other roles), and he’s still very much a believer in Eliza Dushku.

Whedon seems a bit frazzled, but ultimately happy with the show’s progress thus far. His recounting of the production’s minor stumbling thus far is actually somewhat inspiring—perhaps because it appears that both he and the show will be stronger for it.

Nothing I hadn’t heard before on my other shows (apparently my learning curve has no bendy part) but frustrating as hell given our circumstances – a pilot shot, scripts written, everybody marching together/gainfully employed… and then a shutdown. Glad I was for the breathing room, but it’s hardly auspicious. So back into the writer cave I went, wondering why I put up with this when I can make literally dozens of dollars making internet movies.

Yes, we’ve had to make adjustments. Yes, it’s been hard and I’ve been depressing to be around for awhile. Basically, the Network and I had different ideas about what the tone of the show would be. They bought something somewhat different than what I was selling them, which is not that uncommon in this business. Their desires were not surprising: up the stakes, make the episodes more stand-alone, stop talking about relationships and cut to the chase. Oh, and add a chase. That you can cut to.