The Doctor, Amy and Rory aren't the only alien-fighting Brits heading to America this year.
The highly anticipated fourth season of Torchwood, titled "Miracle Day," will be set mostly in the ole U.S. of A, with the cast and crew using one word to describe the awesomeness that is headed our way: "bigger."
"It's going to be bigger and better," John Barrowman, aka Captain Jack himself, told Deadline Monday. "...the audience is going to need a forklift truck to pick their jaws up off the ground."
Barrowman, who served as a companion to both the Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) and the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) in Doctor Who, was excited about discussing a stunt which he declared couldn't have been shot in Wales because of the budget. A helicopter scene in the opening sequence proves his point.
"If we were in Wales shooting, we might not have had that, or we would have to rewrite the sequence."
According to producer Julie Gardner, Torchwood: Miracle Day has a budget that triples the previous seasons that were shot in the UK, giving the show's producers the opportunity to go wild with the type of stunts they can pull off. The helicopter scene is a prime example of this newfound freedom. But the explosions and transcontinental scope of the story aren't the only things of Torchwood that is expected to get an upgrade. Add 'sex' onto the list as well.
"Jack will have his little dabblings and the audience will get what they want," Barrowman promised to the die-hard fans of his bisexual TV counterpart, who is a legendary conquistador when it comes to sexual relations. In other words, no American is safe from the charms of Captain Jack Harkness.
So, 'bigger' is the operative word when it comes to Torchwood: Miracle Day this summer. And we would not have it any other way.
The ten part series will also star the other two remaining original Torchwood stars Eve Myles and Kai Owens, along with newcomers Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman, Alexa Havins, Dichen Lachman, Lauren Ambrose, and Arlene Tur.
Torchwood: Miracle Day premieres July 8th on Starz. It would be wise to bone up for subscription to the channel now.
Source: Deadline
Photo Credit: Starz
I was a die-hard fan but I am not giving my money anymore to a show who dispise his fans and kill his characters just for shock value.
As much as I'm excited by the new Torchwood, this Americanized version sounds like too much action, and not enough depth. As long as there is enough good acting (hopefully these new American cast members don't ruin it in that aspect) and thoughtful scriptwriting it should be okay. Nevertheless I am very scared for what it might become. At least John, Eve, Kai, and Tom are back! Yay!