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'Torchwood': Five casting options from the CW-WB ranks
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"Torchwood" is reportedly adding a couple of new characters to the mix when it makes the move to Starz this summer. "Greek" actress Amber Stevens is up for the female role of a CIA analyst, according to EW, and among those vying for a part as a tough and funny CIA agent are "Dollhouse's" Enver Gjokaj and Chad Michael Murray.Yes, as in former "One Tree Hill" star and Tristan on "Gilmore Girls" Chad Michael Murray.
Now, at first blush it seems like Gjokaj would be the better fit for a show like "Torchwood." He has sci-fi cred from his time on "Dollhouse," and he also proved himself to be a really strong actor on the show, handling both heavy drama and lighter stuff well. And, nothing against Murray, but we've never really seen him as much of a tough guy.
If the "Torchwood" team wants to go with an actor from the CW/WB stable, though, we have a few suggestions of our own.
Justin Hartley: We're not sure whether the scheduling could work out, since "Torchwood" premieres in the summer and he'll be filming "Smallville" into at least the early spring. But he plays Oliver Queen with a spark that could fit in pretty well with Capt. Jack and Co.
Brendan Fehr: The former "Roswell" star has played an alien, so why not fight them? He's been solid as Booth's (David Boreanaz) brother in a recurring part on "Bones" and seems due for another regular role on TV.
Jason Dohring: Like Murray, Dohring can be a little broody. But recent guest spots on "Party Down" and "Lie to Me" have convinced us that the ex-"Veronica Mars" star has the range needed for "Torchwood."
Colin Egglesfield: He was one of the better parts of last season's disastrous "Melrose Place" redo, and is, let's be honest, easy on the eyes. We'd love to see how Capt. Jack (John Barrowman) would react to him.
Matt Long: "The Deep End" was a dud, but he did well with a recurring role on "Mad Men" this season. Like Fehr, the former "Jack & Bobby" lead is due for a comeback.
Who would you like to see in the new "Torchwood" role? Gjokaj, Murray, one of these guys or someone else altogether?
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I vote Enver Gjokaj, but if I had to choose someone else from those listed above it'd probably be Justin Hartley. Like Gjokaj, I think Hartley has the range it takes to pull off both serious and funny. I also loved Jason Dohring in Moonlight; he's not really my first choice for Torchwood, but I think his personality and acting skills (again, can be convincing and entertaining at both drama and comedy) would probably be a good fit there too.
Jason Dohring is just the best of all these guys mentioned by far.
He should have his own show or better being a movie star (he has the same powerful charisma as a guy like Ryan Gosling or Christian Bale..pretty but above all charismatic and versatile).
I'd be extremely happy with either Enver Gjokaj or Jason Dohring. My t.v. misses both of them. :)
Matt Long would be okay; he was decent on Jack and Bobby and Mad Men.
Umm, Amber Stevens would be a mistake. While I hope for a black actress for the role, she wouldn't be a good fit with the tone of Torchwood. And this is cable! Why go with a demo network caliber superficial kind of actress? She's got stylish, oblivious "scream queen" written all over her, and the show needs acting ability to come first.
Same goes for the CIA agent. I understand Chad would like a job, very much apparently, but this is not for him. Enver or Brendan Fehr get my vote. Please Russell T Davies, make it so!
I agree, Jason Dohring is the best option.
I'm sorry, but Colin Egglesfield is very nice looking but a weak actor.
Well of course they are adding new characters...there's only 2 members of the original Torchwood team left plus a spouse. The way Justin Hartley acts reminds me a bit of how Barrowman does. He'd be great on Torchwood.
Actually my dream would be Jason Dohring on Mad Men: a wonderful actor for a wonderful show.
Jason Dohring! Jason Dohring! Oh my word, you must pick Jason Dohring! That man can act, and he would so rock with Captain Jack & Co. I'm sure the others are fine actors too, but I'm a huge Torchwood and Captain Jack fan, and I'm telling you, Jason Dohring is the man for the job. Take note Russell T Davies, Jason Dohring. You will not regret it.
Justin Hartley would be awesome =)