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Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4

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In the fourth series of Torchwood, Captain Jack will be joined by three new regular characters…

Published on Jul 15, 2010

As we reported a few weeks ago, the BBC has succeeded in securing extra funding from US cable station Starz Entertainment, resulting in the resurrection of Captain Jack for a fourth series of Torchwood.

It was said at the time that the expanded budget would see Jack's adventures head further afield, taking in locations in the US and elsewhere. And as the new series enters the casting stage, Entertainment Weekly has revealed that Torchwood series four will introduce three new recurring characters, at least two of which will be American.

These are CIA agents Rex Matheson and Esther Katusi (the former described as " a wickedly funny CIA agent born to make waves"), and Oswald Jones, "a convicted murderer and paedophile".

Who will play these roles hasn't been officially announced as yet, but with Russell T Davies still at the helm, the series is still in good hands, and we can't wait to see what he can do with his newly expanded budget.

Torchwood series four is due to air next summer.

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Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By HampsteadNick 1 July 16, 2010 08:17:43 AM

oh dear oh dear.... i'm all for a return of Torchwood, loved it, but don't let the americans turn it into some pile of shite.

Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By carde 1 July 16, 2010 09:45:57 AM

Once I heard Starz had it I was less worried. It certainly wont be censored! and they dont seem to have a problem with international casts. I hope it does well.

Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By Omniaural 1 July 16, 2010 11:27:56 AM

It certainly seems to be the case that Torchwood is going to keep it's provocative edge judging from just two of those cast descriptions. But will be season 1-type 'edge' or CoE-type shocks? I hope it'll be the latter!

Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By djen3 1 July 16, 2010 12:10:46 PM

So American characters, based in LA, international story locations.. where does Gwen fit into this? A globe trotting super-mother, or will she end up being conveniently sidelined. The latter would be disappointing for a character whose been placed as the emotional heart of the show from day one...

Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By Shilling 1 July 16, 2010 12:17:33 PM

It's a shame that for a supposedly adult series with adult details like paedophiles, the writing was mostly so juvenile. Although I have to say Children of Earth was a big step up.

Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By Noddle 1 July 16, 2010 03:05:00 PM

Starz is showing the American version was the way I heard it, s4 was a completely separate entity of TW.

Re: Three new regular characters unveiled for Torchwood series 4
Posted By Strappy 1 July 17, 2010 09:15:11 AM

the former described as " a wickedly funny CIA agent born to make waves" Oh dear.
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