One of the most fanboy-popular creators of television content working today is of course Joss Whedon. So far, the writer/producer/director has delivered to us shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and Dollhouse.
Whedon is also one of the most unlucky creators of television content working today, with both Firefly and Dollhouse being canceled too quickly — Firefly not even getting the patience of one full season to gain an audience. So what exactly does a man of his status do next, and where should he go with his plans?
According to Futon Critic, Whedon is actually about to meet with John Landgraf, President of FX, for a little lunch. What the two are meeting about and what could possibly be in the works is not known to anyone at all — it could be to talk about new series ideas; it could be to talk about puppies and interesting concoctions created using Heinz ketchup. All that is really known is that the two haven’t met before, so it is likely to be business-related.
Actually his representatives called and scheduled a lunch, I think I’m supposed to have lunch with Joss in the next two or three weeks.
I have enormous respect for him. And by the way, if you look at Shawn Ryan who created ‘The Shield’ and is running ‘Terriers,’ Shawn learned at the feet of Joss Whedon, the Joss Whedon school. And Carlton Cuse (Lost) by the way, as well. So I don’t really know Joss, but I’m really looking forward to meeting him. I love his stuff.
If you’re not aware, FX does stand for Fox Extended, and they are owned by Fox Entertainment Group. Considering Whedon’s luck with them, especially when it comes to when he was burned once again after giving them another chance following the Firefly Massacre (write that down), you would think there was no way in Hell that he would go anywhere near them again. This means they’ve either dropped hints at something too good for him to pass up, or he’s just going to chat and see what they say. Either way, I imagine the only way he goes in is if there’s some job security promised. Another thing to keep in mind is that FX is a cable channel, and they can get away with a lot more on there than they do on Fox.
It should be interesting to see what comes of this. Personally, I’ll just do what I always do and hope and pray that some sorta talks of reviving Firefly come up, but we all know that that’s not going to happen and I’m just a sad, simple individual.
[Source: via SciFi Wire]
