# Joss Whedon talks about making a Spike-movie ! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 24, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043 "2006-04-24T20:46:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043/1 "2006-04-24T20:46:32Z")
From [here:](http://www.themovieblog.com/archives/2005/09/joss_whedon_on_spike_movie.html) > [@](#): > > There was a rumour about a TV movie for the character of Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer played by James Marstens, but from the comments from Joss Whedon through Coming Soon from Moviehole, it might be a bit more. > > When asked about the rumours he said: “I’m talking in reference to that… and possibly more,” he said hinting at additional characters from the series coming back as well. "I can only teasingly hint, unfortunately, until it’s got backing and we’ve got a schedule and a contract… …“been talking to some of the actors, writers, and some executives and are trying to put something together - - but it’s not happening fast. [But no] I haven’t left the Buffyverse behind.” Okay. I’m _soo_ writing an e-mail to whomever is in charge there that I _demand_ that this Spike-movie is made. Come on, we’re talking the most charming, witty, moving, street-wise vampire on TV today. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043/2 "2006-04-24T21:59:05Z")
If it’s not set within season 5 then I’m not interested. I was satisfied with the ambiguous ending to the series and I don’t really want a continuation. Of course I’m so Joss’s bitch that when it gets made I’ll watch it. Damn it. But seriously, if Joss is planning on returning to the Buffyverse I’d rather see a Faith series or something following the rebuilding of the Watchers’ Council. ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2006, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043/3 "2006-04-24T22:42:07Z")
[QUOTE=Otto] Of course I’m so Joss’s bitch that when it gets made I’ll watch it. Damn it. But seriously, if Joss is planning on returning to the Buffyverse I’d rather see a Faith series or something following the rebuilding of the Watchers’ Council. [/QUOTE] I’d love to see the long-rumored _Ripper_ series about Giles’ adventures and training before coming to Sunnydale (or possibly about Giles and Andrew rebuilding the Watchers; I’ve heard both versions). Giles and Wesley were my favorite Buffyverse characters by far, so it would be awesome to see more of at least one of them. But I’ve heard rumors that Willow, Illyria, and Andrew would appear in this Spike movie, if it ever gets off the ground. ---
**Author:** ![Phantom\_Dennis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@Phantom\_Dennis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phantom_Dennis)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2006, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043/4 "2006-04-25T00:20:43Z")
I hope they hurry, or James Marsters might actually start looking his age. [QUOTE=Big Bad Voodoo Lou] But I’ve heard rumors that Willow, Illyria, and Andrew would appear in this Spike movie, if it ever gets off the ground. [/QUOTE] Awesome. I’d love to see those characters again. I wish Joss would plan another series instead of a movie. A 2-hour Spike movie would be great, but a new show set in the Buffyverse would be a dream come true. ---
**Author:** ![zamboniracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e9a140/32.png) [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2006, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043/5 "2006-04-25T02:21:41Z")
I’m interested only if it is a prequel set in the time before Spike became Buffy-whipped. ---
**Author:** ![Cliffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cliffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cliffy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2006, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joss-whedon-talks-about-making-a-spike-movie/354043/6 "2006-04-25T02:25:50Z")
I’ll watch the show and buy the DVD no matter what, because it’ll be worth it, but I agree with **Otto** that I’d rather not know anything definitive about what happened after “Not Fade Away.” –Cliffy