1. Summer Glau
And finally, where would my dream team be without Summer Glau? After starring in an episode of Angel back in Season 3, she became one of the greatest things about Firefly and Serenity, and returned to work with Whedon in a handful of Dollhouse episodes towards the end of the second season.
Glau has a unique ability at playing the innocent/deadly role, and it’s been far too long since we last saw her on the small screen in a recurring role. The mere mention of her name makes me want to re-watch Firefly, Serenity, and Dollhouse.
She has an extraordinary talent at bringing to life unique characters, and, perhaps more than anyone else, I really hope that Whedon will call upon Glau for his next venture.
Naturally, there are so many of Whedon’s collaborators and other potential new recruits that I would have loved to include on this list. Of his past collaborators, Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Alan Tudyk, and Morena Baccarin immediately spring to mind. Fillion, Tudyk, and Baccarin, however, would almost certainly have difficulties scheduling with Castle, Suburgatory, and Homeland, respectively. And for those who have seen The Avengers, you’ll no doubt know why Denisof couldn’t be a part of the S.H.I.E.L.D. series if it is to be independent from the film and its sequel.
There were of course many others who haven’t worked with Whedon before who I considered as potential new additions. Wes Bentley, Adam Brody, Wentworth Miller, and Djimon Hounsou, for example, ultimately didn’t make the final wish list, and the same goes for Emily Blunt, Mary-Louise Parker, Ali Larter, and Mila Kunis – all would be immense in the cast, but I decided to allow myself only one male and one female newcomer, and finally settled on Jean-Louis and Thirlby. I hope you’ll agree, with all seven, that I chose wisely.
As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below – is there anyone else in particular you’d love to see, from amongst Whedon’s collaborators or otherwise?
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