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Central Perk · 02-01-2003, 11:23 AM

Keeping the Faith: That's apparently what the producers of Buffy are hoping to do, as they have approached Eliza Dushku (aka baddie-turned-goodie Faith) about the possibility of doing a spinoff next fall. Mutant Enemy sources tell me Dushku met with Buffy producers on Wednesday to discuss a Faith show.

Word is that Sarah Michelle Gellar has pretty much decided not to sign on for another season, so Joss Whedon and Co. are heavily weighing spinoff possibilities--and Faith the Vampire Slayer appears to be the front-runner. There's just one issue, though: Does Eliza want to do it?

Last week, I had the pinch-me pleasure of visiting the Angel set, as they taped what looks to be a stunning upcoming episode. (Stay tuned for all the juicy goodness from that visit, including a sitdown with David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter.)

Both Alyson Hannigan and Eliza were on hand as guest stars, and though I wasn't able to ask specifically about a Faith spinoff, they did offer up a bit of insight.

When asked if she still plans on going back to school, Eliza replied: "Each year, I say I'm going to go to school next year. And it's inevitable that I'll end up getting my education. But I love working--I'm a worker bee at heart. I love coming here. It's such a stimulus. When I'm not doing anything, that's when I'm freaking out. I get neurotic and analytical and like, 'I need a shrink!' I'm trying to figure it out. I'm definitely conflicted as to what happens from here."

I also asked Eliza if she wants to stay in TV or do more film. "It's been nice working on Angel, because it shoots here in Los Angeles," she said. "I can drive myself to work, then drive home and visit my friends or my brothers. But it's also kind of cool to shoot off and do a movie for three months. You're in, you're out, boom, you get the final product. I don't necessarily love one more than the other. TV can be a long commitment, but at the same time...you never know."

Ain't that the truth, sister! So, it looks like we'll just have to wait patiently (grrr, argh!) to find out whether the "conflicted" Eliza is here to slay.

As for the rest of the Scoobs, Hannigan mentioned she's "not sure" about the spinoff thing, saying, "It really depends on what it is, and who's involved."

But she says James Marsters and Nicholas Brendon would definitely be on board. "Nick is like, 'I'll be a janitor or something!' And I'm, like, "Don't you care what it is? C'mon, Joanie Loves Chachi didn't really work so well.' But he's, like, 'Nope, don't care. I'll be a janitor!' "

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*Melissa* · 02-01-2003, 11:40 AM

It would be great if they did this. However, I don't know if Eliza would want to do the show. I also heard that they were planning on killing Faith off at the end of Buffy. Of course, when has that stopped Buffy from coming back? We'll just have to wait and see.

Thanks for posting this, by the way.

Christopher · 02-01-2003, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Slayer Faith
Of course, when has that stopped Buffy from coming back?

Yeah I would love a Faith spin off, she is such a great actress and she is beautiful. I think it would work out imo.

Thank you Dr. Frasier Crane for posting this.

Christopher · 02-01-2003, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Frasier Crane
But she says James Marsters and Nicholas Brendon would definitely be on board. "Nick is like, 'I'll be a janitor or something!' And I'm, like, "Don't you care what it is? C'mon, Joanie Loves Chachi didn't really work so well.' But he's, like, 'Nope, don't care. I'll be a janitor!' "

Well here is an idea. Why not do a spin off on James & Nicholas. Alyson could join them. That would be interesting to watch.

DarleneIllyria · 02-01-2003, 06:05 PM

I like Faith. She would be a great character to make a spin off. Of course, I'll be happy if she does do it and James is on board to be on it too. I like James.

pandora_spocks · 02-01-2003, 10:17 PM

that'd be cool, i'd watch.

02-01-2003, 11:23 AM	#1
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	There may be a Faith Spinoff Keeping the Faith: That's apparently what the producers of Buffy are hoping to do, as they have approached Eliza Dushku (aka baddie-turned-goodie Faith) about the possibility of doing a spinoff next fall. Mutant Enemy sources tell me Dushku met with Buffy producers on Wednesday to discuss a Faith show. Word is that Sarah Michelle Gellar has pretty much decided not to sign on for another season, so Joss Whedon and Co. are heavily weighing spinoff possibilities--and Faith the Vampire Slayer appears to be the front-runner. There's just one issue, though: Does Eliza want to do it? Last week, I had the pinch-me pleasure of visiting the Angel set, as they taped what looks to be a stunning upcoming episode. (Stay tuned for all the juicy goodness from that visit, including a sitdown with David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter.) Both Alyson Hannigan and Eliza were on hand as guest stars, and though I wasn't able to ask specifically about a Faith spinoff, they did offer up a bit of insight. When asked if she still plans on going back to school, Eliza replied: "Each year, I say I'm going to go to school next year. And it's inevitable that I'll end up getting my education. But I love working--I'm a worker bee at heart. I love coming here. It's such a stimulus. When I'm not doing anything, that's when I'm freaking out. I get neurotic and analytical and like, 'I need a shrink!' I'm trying to figure it out. I'm definitely conflicted as to what happens from here." I also asked Eliza if she wants to stay in TV or do more film. "It's been nice working on Angel, because it shoots here in Los Angeles," she said. "I can drive myself to work, then drive home and visit my friends or my brothers. But it's also kind of cool to shoot off and do a movie for three months. You're in, you're out, boom, you get the final product. I don't necessarily love one more than the other. TV can be a long commitment, but at the same time...you never know." Ain't that the truth, sister! So, it looks like we'll just have to wait patiently (grrr, argh!) to find out whether the "conflicted" Eliza is here to slay. As for the rest of the Scoobs, Hannigan mentioned she's "not sure" about the spinoff thing, saying, "It really depends on what it is, and who's involved." But she says James Marsters and Nicholas Brendon would definitely be on board. "Nick is like, 'I'll be a janitor or something!' And I'm, like, "Don't you care what it is? C'mon, Joanie Loves Chachi didn't really work so well.' But he's, like, 'Nope, don't care. I'll be a janitor!' " http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Kristi...131.html?fresh

02-01-2003, 11:40 AM	#2
Melissa Slayer Faith Senior Member Join Date: Oct 24, 2000 Location: I'll let you know when I find out... Posts: 1,820	It would be great if they did this. However, I don't know if Eliza would want to do the show. I also heard that they were planning on killing Faith off at the end of Buffy. Of course, when has that stopped Buffy from coming back? We'll just have to wait and see. Thanks for posting this, by the way.

02-01-2003, 06:05 PM	#5
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	I like Faith. She would be a great character to make a spin off. Of course, I'll be happy if she does do it and James is on board to be on it too. I like James.

02-01-2003, 10:17 PM	#6
pandora_spocks Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 30, 2002 Posts: 21,532	that'd be cool, i'd watch.