More on Summer Glau’s Dollhouse Role
IGN has additional information on Summer’s upcoming role in season 2 of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse — very exciting! — but since it’s very specific and very spoilery; also including information on Alexis Denisof’s character, I’ve posted the article under the cut. 
In other news, expect screencaptures from Mammoth very shortly!
We all know Summer Glau is coming to Dollhouse and that she’ll play a Dollhouse employee of some sort – but now a FOX-related source has given me a bit more information on her character.
Joss Whedon has said he would not cast Glau as a Doll, due to her playing similar roles of that sort in the past – and indeed, he’s gone the opposite route. Rather than playing a Doll, Glau is playing one of the people who makes the Dolls what they are. Yes, Glau’s character, Bennett, is the equivalent of Topher – a Programmer. Bennett works in a Dollhouse that is new to the series, located in Washington, DC.
Bennett comes into play as Alexis Denisof’s new character Daniel Perrin (briefly introduced in the season premiere) has his role and storyline elevated. Perrin is a US senator, so it seems a trip to Washington, DC is likely in store for the Dollhouse crew.
15/09/2009 at 8:00 pm Permalink
Summer’s new role would really catch the viewers. I my opinion, this role is more for her. This will be a challenge for her. Best wishes to you, Summer. And best wishes to you, Angie. Thanks again for the news. Do you have any updates on Good Morning Rabbit show?
17/09/2009 at 2:21 am Permalink
First off, thanks so much for the comments – they’re greatly appreciated!
To answer your question – no, sorry. As I understand it, since a ‘private’ company (i.e. several individuals) made the pilot & not a studio such as FOX, it’s assumed that the pilot will be shopped around in the hopes of a studio being interested & picking it up for a full series. It’s a waiting game, I’m afraid.