'Dr. Horrible' sequel taking shape -- is a theatrical version in the future?
The Internet musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," starring Neil Patrick Harris, was a Web sensation last fall. Fans crashed the official site, dr.horrible.com, while the downloadable version of the musical hit the top of the iTunes chart.
Now some details for the sequel have emerged — and it looks like the creators want to stay true to the indie, low-budget aesthetic that made "Dr. Horrible" an instant cult item.
Joss Whedon, who directed and was a co-creator, recently told reporters at the Paley Festival in Hollywood that the sequel could take any number of formats, including an online series or possibly a feature film.
"We've talked about doing an actual studio film, and we've talked about doing an independent tiny little thing," Whedon was quoted as saying. "We've talked about everything in between, the bumper sticker, whatever format."
He added that the sequel could even take a theatrical form, which would please those of us at Culture Monster to no end.
But he said that he ultimately wants to retain creative control of the show and to produce it " the same way we did the first one, which is out of our hearts."
As you may have noticed, those of us at Culture Monster are positively obsessed with all things Neil Patrick Harris. (Well, some of us more than others.)
No need for restraining orders, though: We'll be more than satisfied to see Harris take to the stage as the evil Dr. Horrible, a role he was born to play for a live audience.
— David Ng
Photo: Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible. Credit: Amy Opoka
Neil Patrick Harris is one of the nicest, most genuine guys in hollywood, and anyone who has ever had the pleasure to work or party with him is always surprised by his humble, grateful-to-be-here attitude. What a talent!
Posted by: masterpuff theater | April 21, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Looking forward to what Whedon comes up with.
Posted by: Miss Fruitfly | April 21, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Whatever they wind up doing, I just hope they plan on incorporating the "minions" who managed to secure a place at the Evil League of Evil table, especially since one of them is from my home town of Cincinnati - go Tur-Moil!
Posted by: Mike | April 23, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Is it wrong for me to want Dollhouse (which I like) to fail just so we can get more Dr. Horrible?
Posted by: Rico | April 27, 2009 at 01:01 AM
No Rico, no it's not. Don't get me wrong, Dollhouse is one of the better shows out there, but it doesn't make me let out a squeal of unbridled joy the way that Dr. Horrible can.
Posted by: Mantraodoom | July 06, 2009 at 06:03 AM
GAH!! That would be FANTASTIC!! A film would blow all of those posing modern musicals out of the water!! Seriously, there are THOUSANDS of fans for this one small show--think of what a FILM could do!
I rly hope they continue on this project--we need more Dr. Horrible!! 8D
-*Blue*
Posted by: Blue | August 20, 2009 at 03:50 PM