David Duchovny to lead in US Torchwood movie - Our April 1st spoof for 2012!

Did we catch you out? Apart from the ridiculous story line, the major clue was that 'FOX' were considering Anthony Perkins (Psycho) for a main role. Sadly, Anthony died back in 1992. 


Did we catch you?


Here's the story we ran!


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Following Jeff McDonnell's earlier - and unexpected comments about 20th Century TV & FOX's 'interest' in producing a wholly US-based Torchwood movie, the rumour mill has been working overtime, with lots of mumblings appearing to give weight that the idea is at least under initial consideration.

FOX, who initially ditched Torchwood as a TV series, leaving Starz to pick up the reins, now appears to see a movie as a potential money-spinner. The latest high-flyer to throw his hat into the ring is Sherman Marshall, CEO & public spokesman for 20th Century's affiliate, 'FOX Perspective'. 

Sherman Marshall, FOX

Speaking off the record following March's production & commissioning meeting in Atlanta, Marshall announced that there was a 'distinct lack' of 'hard hitting Sci Fi' output from 20th Century stages, and a 'great movie' could help 'kick something off'. He later referred to Torchwood Miracle Day, suggesting it had been a 'great idea, poorly executed' - adding that 'FOX could do something with a show like Torchwood', adding to the current round of speculation.

Earlier this month, Chris Carter spoke in interview with Canada's CJON radio that his future projects included 'a movie, connected to British smash, 'Doctor Who'. Carter then quickly added 'but this won't be Doctor Who'! 

Expanding on his vision for a 'perfect SciFi movie', Carter referred to a tale involving treachery, a secret organisation - based in New York - dealing with alien threats, living in an underground base & hunted by the authorities. Carter added that aliens would work for the team, one member would be 'immortal' and it would be impossible to work out who the good guys were! 

Chris Carter - Prolific!

Torchwood fans will probably recognise the format - but could this be a coincidence? Carter is a prolific writer - the X Files being one of his most famous & sturdy of en-genre shows. He's long been looking for 'a development' to enable an X-files-like show to get the green light, and a version of Torchwood would seem to fit the bill. But what could we expect in a Torchwood movie from him - and who would 20th Century & FOX approach as cast members?

Jeff McDonnell, 'Screenplay'

20th Century's publicist, Jeff McDonnell (left) believes Carter's project needs familiar, known faces to bring an American audience immediately on board. 

Both David (Mulder) Duchovny & Anthony (Psycho) Perkins have been suggested to play the lead character, described by Carter as 'an immortal, timeless Captain, lost & out of his own time zone'.  Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy) has been suggested as his 'partner & soul mate - a character who keeps the Captain's feet firmly planted on Earth'. Hmm... What can we add?

Sherman Marshall added that any movie would need to be fast paced - but with many lighter moments 'and jokes', and would feature aliens, trapped on Earth. Asked about Torchwood, he is said to have smiled, and replied 'What?"

UK fans and Torchwood purists would no doubt be horrified by the prospect of a Torchwood, again away from Wales - and this time, without the effervescent Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) & the gorgeous Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles). They'll also be shocked that there's no Russell T. Davies, apparently, at the helm. The prospect of an X-Files / Buffy crossover will, of course not appeal to all - but could it be a winner?

David Duchovny:From Mulder to 'Harkness'?

We have to add that there's been no official announcement of a Torchwood movie, and we're not convinced there'll be one. 

GWTV are merely analysing & conflating a number of (perhaps) disconnected facts. It may just be a huge coincidence - Marshall, McDonnell & Carter could all be talking of totally unrelated projects - but it could be that there really are plans for a US-based Torchwood movie, and those plans could be well advanced!

We'll keep you informed as the plot unfolds, or collapses!

(c) Great Welsh TV, March 2012