Summer Glau Joins Dollhouse Cast
August 27, 2009 by Cynthia
The one nice thing about genre actors is they fit so nicely into multiple projects. Once a Whedonite – always a Whedonite – and this time it’s Firefly’s Summer Glau who’s heading into the Dollhouse.
Summer always seemed like a natural for this series since she does that “blank slate” look so well but obviously her role on Sarah Connor Chronicles kept that from happening. Now, with that series behind her, she is taking on the roll of Bennett a “Dollhouse employee who shares a past with Echo.”
As this story hit the airwaves yesterday, I was surprised to see a lot of love and hate on both sides. Some people feel that Summer would have been a better choice to play Echo in the first place. Others are less complementary about her acting ability while many (like my husband) rejoice in the pairing of these two sexy sci fi chicks. (Yes, that’s my husband talking, not me.) I think it’s a smart move and I’m excited to see how it all plays out.
We also have a little more information on the other guest stars that I mentioned yesterday, Alexis Denisof will be playing Daniel Perrin, a U.S. senator leading a witch hunt to track down the underground organization. Mysterious, charismatic businessman Martin Klar (Jamie Bamber) is Echo’s new husband. Bradley Karrens (Michael Hogan) comes to the Dollhouse hoping to stop a psychotic family member’s killing spree, while Matthew Harding (Keith Carradine), a nemesis of Dollhouse leader Adelle Dewitt (Olivia Williams), stirs up trouble. Additionally, Dr. Saunders (Amy Acker) and Madeline /November (Miracle Laurie) return this season in multiple-episode arcs.
Wow, that’s one heck of a sci-fi, power packed cast.
What do you think abut the addition of Summer Glau or any of the newly announced guest stars? Let us know in the comments below.
DOLLHOUSE: Paul (Tahmoh Penikett, R) challenges Echo (Eliza Dushku, L) to remember her past to save his life in the DOLLHOUSE season premiere episode “Vows” airing Friday, Sept. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Also pictured: Jamie Bamber (back R) and Zoran Radanovich (back L)©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/FOX
