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Joss Whedon and Universal Unite for "Goners"

Universal Buys Joss Whedon's Spec Script

By Rebecca Murray, About.com

[Sept 22, 2005] Universal and Joss Whedon are going to continue to do business together as the studio has snatched up the rights to Whedon's spec script for "Goners," which Whedon will direct.

Whedon and Universal have "Serenity," a high-flying sci-fi Western based on Whedon's TV series "Firefly," about to hit theaters and are apparently happy enough about their working relationship that they're ready to work with him again.

According to Variety, "Goners" will return Whedon to the realm of the supernatural he explored in the cult hits, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel."

After the deal was announced, Whedon told Variety, "It's the story of a young woman's journey that involves a great deal of horror and some heroics. It's certainly darker than 'Serenity,' and there are a lot of left turns along the way."

Whedon's next project is supposed to the "Wonder Woman" for Warner Bros Pictures. Whedon is currently at work on the script and has mentioned he'd like to cast an unknown in the lead.

SOURCE: Variety

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