New Superhero Show 'MISFITS' on E4

[Primal Slayer]

I wonder how they are going to explain Kellys suddent absence.

 

[Vapor]

Good. Kelly was starting to get way too much screen time, what with the Seth relationship and I didn't particularly care much about the actress playing her either.

With the possible exception of Simon, who I don't really think was put to as good a use as he could have after the direction and popularity of his character in series 2, Curtis and Rudy were the only 2 interesting characters and the only ones I really wanna see still around...

I'm hopeing we see an imrpovement from the lull that series 3 found itself in and can see some sort of sense of moving on now... A bit of exploration around the area perhaps. They don't all neccessarily have to be on community service - a couple of them could or they could just be local teens using the center... perhaps Curtis and Rudy have finished their sentences and are now working as probation officers or something...

Series 3 lacked any real villains so what I would really like to see is the introduction of some sort of nemesis/recurring villain(s). Perhaps there could be another group of teens who got powers but actively use their powers for no good.

As well as the group actually using their powers to do stuff... (It always seems to be the villains who have the cooler powers and use them to do stuff - Milkneto, the tattoo guy, that graffiti guy and the girl who could stop time) I'm not saying they should all have ultra cool powers like flight, I know that this is like the 'anti-heroes' but you know.. just do something with them other than fix a burglar alarm. Oh, let's get rid of Seth too... there was too much power swapping going on in series 3.

 

[carrrnuttt]

I guess she gets to see how community service is done in real life, now. I wonder how her "co-workers" will treat her.

 

[chamber-music]

I wonder how they are going to explain Kellys suddent absence.

Probably say her and Seth went away like they said they were going to after Seth got out of the power dealing business with all the money he made.

 

[Casius--J]

I dont know man they should probably just let this show die. The first two seasons were awesome, but season 3 was quite flat.

And now only ONE original cast member is returning, errr not too enthused about that.

 

[Siby]

I also might want this show to just pass but I love Rudy and want to see more adventures with him.

Maybe now Curtis will be more of a focal point of the show. I always felt he never got the spotlight like Simon and Nathan used to get.

 

[The Apocalypse]

I dont know man they should probably just let this show die. The first two seasons were awesome, but season 3 was quite flat.

And now only ONE original cast member is returning, errr not too enthused about that.

Agreed. I had no idea no one else was returning for Curtis. I'm quite sad. I really enjoyed this show and I had low expectations for s3 but I loved it. Especially the Nazi ep.

 

[chamber-music]

If they were going to end the show they probably should do it now.

People were hating on the show runners after Nathan left after series 2 but the actor Robert Sheenan wanted out and there was nothing they could do and had to come up with another character and write Nathan out so all things considered they did alright with series 3 I think.

Series 3 had one of my favourite episodes of all 3 series with the Zombie Cheerleader episode so they still got juice in the tank.

The community centre setting is what is making the show a bit stale in my opinion. They need to have them in more different settings

 

[chamber-music]

Meet new cast members

With filming underway on Series 4 of E4's award-winning series Misfits, Screenterrier can exclusively reveal the two new young stars joining the series after the departures of Iwan Rheon and Antonia Thomas.

23 year old Karla Crome (represented by Troika) stars as Jess, described as a kind of female version of Larry David – smart and articulate, She’s the person who will say the un-sayable, the person who’ll question social norms and etiquette.

Karla is a graduate of Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and is also a talented writer, with her play If Chloe Can recently produced by the National Youth Theatre. She is about to be seen playing Riley in Sky1's new drama series Hit and Miss.

Nathan McMullen from Liverpool (represented by Shepherd Management) joins the cast as Finn, who has a childlike naively optimistic view of life, he's always eager to please and enthusiastic about life and is very funny.

Nathan graduated from the Manchester School of Theatre at the Manchester Metropolitan University in 2009, and has since appeared in Casualty and Shameless.


Both original cast member Nathan Stewart-Jarrett who plays Curtis and Series 3's Rudy played by Joe Gilgun are returning for Series 4.

No news as yet on the replacement for Lauren Socha, who has been written out in the wake of her conviction for racial-aggravated assault.

Series 4 of Misfits is being directed by Nirpal Bhogal (Sket) and will return to E4 in late 2012.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Wonder what their powers will be.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

They don't actually have to have a fifth do they? I mean I know one girl on the team sucks but I feel like the second girl always gets the short end in favor of the other one.

 

[rashad]

Has anybody else here seen Robert Sheehan's series Love/Hate?

 

[Charlie Boy]

I like the look of the chick, but I wish there was some way they could bring back Curtis' teleporting girlfriend. She was hot and spunky.

 

[chamber-music]

I watched Karla Cromein the Chloe Sevigny transexual Hitman drama Hit and Miss. She seems like a good actress but her character was annoying.

 

[rashad]

Lots of Misfits series 4 news
Louisa Mellor Jul 25, 2012

Misfits showrunner Howard Overman and producer Matt Strevens have chatted to fans about the new series, new characters, and the zombie cat’s E4 spin-off series…

If you were having your tea and missed it, we’ve pulled out the choice morsels of today’s E4 web-chat from Misfits creator Howard Overman and producer Matt Strevens. Oh, and there are some brand new behind-the-scenes pics featuring new characters Jess and Finn at the end of it all as an added bonus. Photo pudding, if you will.
We'd advise you to exercise some caution though, as not all the responses seem 100% serious…

On what we can expect to see in series 4:
Howard Overman: You can expect killer rabbits and the four horsemen of the apocalypse and a puppy meets a very tragic demise. In someways this series is a lot like pet rescue, only with super powers and swearing.
Matt Strevens: Ok I can do you telekinesis, x-ray vision, a very bad memory, and the power to be ***** whipped.

On whether Simon and Alisha will return:
HO: Not in this series, but who knows what might happen in the future. There is a plan...which is unusual for me.
MS: And who knows one day they might return to Vegas.

On the new characters replacing Kelly, Simon, and Alisha…
HO: Three characters will be suiting up. And some characters will be hanging up their jumpsuits permanently […] Nobody likes it when their favourite characters leave a show, but Eastenders survived without Rolly the poodle, and so will we. […]The new probation worker is a scary bastard.
MS: So we have Jess [Karla Crome] and Finn [Nathan McMullen] on community service and we meet them in episode 1. Then we have Alex [Matt Stoke], who is not in orange but is key to the series story arc and finally Abby [Natasha O'Keefe] who the gang meet at a party later in the series but you will have to see if she joins the main gang or not. […] We do have a fab new probation worker called Greg who has anger management issues. He’s played by the wonderful Shaun Dooley.
[…] As when Rudy replaced Nathan we're not trying to replace like with like. The new gang are very different and the dynamic feels totally new - but still Misfits […] I think this season may be the funniest yet and the chemistry between the new gang is fantastic. There is also the beginnings of a great double act bromance between Rudy and new guy Finn.

Is Seth the power dealer (Matthew McNulty) still in it?
HO: Yes, and he's more handsome and northern than ever. And he does a little light torture in episode 1.

Are the families of the characters going to have more involvement?
HO: Yes, they are. We've got sisters, step moms, dads who aren't dads and dads who are dads.

On how much the new series will reference previous story arcs:
HO: We try not to reference the past too much unless we need to dig ourselves out of a plot hole. We try to be forward looking so we don't alienate people who haven't seen every episode.

On potential romance for Rudy:
MS: There is lots. Some meaningless twisted sex and maybe even real lurve. We also learn just how many people he's slept with - via another very odd power.

…and for Curtis:
HO: Yes, but she may not be the one...Poor old Curtis.

On whether there’ll be any more online mini-episodes:
MS: Yes there will but the puppets have taken over and one is called Anal Mary to which there is an accompanying song.

And finally, on the fate of the zombie cat from season 3 episode 7:
HO: He was fed, stroked and given a saucer of milk before being clubbed to death with a baseball bat.
MS: He's got his own spin-off on E4.

http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/misfits/22131/lots-of-misfits-series-4-news

 

[Charlie Boy]

I'm excited.

 

[chamber-music]

Sounds good. I have a feeling Curtis is gonna die this season.

 

[Charlie Boy]

I really wouldn't be surprised. He's the last original cast member left. I hope he doesn't die this season since I always thought his character has gotten shafted at every turn, but if the actor were to depart I wouldn't be terribly shocked or bummed.

 

[rashad]

The new castmembers during filming. From left to right: Natasha O'Keeffe (Abby), Nathan McMullen (Finn), Karla Crome (Jess) and Matt Stokoe (Alex).

 

[rashad]

Matt Strevens ‏@MattStrevens1 Also shooting the final scene cliffhanger as one of our gang's life looks like it might be over.#misfits

https://***********/MattStrevens1/status/239284203211063296

Matt Strevens ‏@MattStrevens1
Off for the final day on the estate where we film the exteriors. A second unit to add to the apocalyptic climax of the season. #MISFITS

https://***********/MattStrevens1/status/239283814894022656

 

[rashad]

Matt Strevens ‏@MattStrevens1 An amazing location for a game.changing story climax. #misfits pic.***********/BNTv0wGV

 

[rashad]

Matt Strevens ‏@MattStrevens1 You know we mentioned the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Well look who've just ridden into town.#misfits pic.***********/C1PDG6wb

Misfits: Re-suited. Re-booted. Ready for action.
Published: 31/07/2012



Joseph Gilgun, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Matthew McNulty, Karla Crome, Nathan McMullen, Matt Stokoe and Shaun Dooley sign on for a few games of table football at the community centre as Misfits continues filming.

Orange boiler suits? Check. Probation workers with questionable moral guidelines? Check. Surly attitudes and a somewhat cavalier approach to community service? Check and check. Propensity to get involved in life-threatening situations involving power tools, glass bottles, freezers full of cornettos and the occasional body? Check, check and check. Oh and some weird-ass super powers? Most definitely CHECK!

Misfits is back. And it's business as usual. With a couple of new faces. And some powers right off the actual A-list. New girl Jess (Karla Crome - Hit and Miss, Murder) is zipping on the jumpsuit, she has X-ray vision. And - well actually that's it. Because Finn (Nathan Mcmullen - Shameless) who also joins Jess, Rudy and Curtis in the locker room, he's telekinetic, but not in an A-list kind of way.

As Jess and Finn start their community service, it's not just litter they're picking up; it's bad vibes, body parts and power tools. And that's just the morning shift. With a six foot killer rabbit on the estate, a mysterious but easy-on-the-eye barman (HELLO ALEX!) getting Jess a little shaken but not entirely stirred *winks knowingly* and all hell quite literally breaking loose with the arrival of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, it's time to power up. The future's bright. The future's still a dirty shade of orange.

The 8 x 60 min series will be produced by Clerkenwell Films (Afterlife, Persuasion) for transmission on E4 later in 2012. Matt Strevens (Skins) produces while Nirpal Bhogal, Jonathan Van Tulleken and Dušan Lazarevic take on co-directorial duties.

Creator Howard Overman (Misfits, Merlin) and Jon Brown (Fresh Meat, Mongrels) are on writing duties, and executive producers for Clerkenwell Films Murray Ferguson and Petra Fried both return. The new series has been greenlit by Drama Commissioning Editor Sophie Gardiner.

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/misfits-re-suited-re-booted-ready-for-action

 

[DrCosmic]

I'm kinda glad this is coming back. The show makes me happy on a pretty special level. Too bad Kelly can't get a proper send off, I liked her well enough to see her off proper. you know what would really throw us: If Curtis actually lived happily ever after somehow. After another series of his life, i'm sure he'll have earned it.

The girl playing Jess looks better with braids.

 

[henzINNIT]

Really excited about Misfits returning. Will be wierd with such a dramatic cast switch, but I have faith the new blood will be entertaining.

Cool work Henz

damn, those sculpts are perfect

Thanks guys. If you're interested, I have pics of the finished figures here:

http://facebook.com/henrystoybox

Check them out
I'd post some pics here but photobucket is being crap today.

 

[Kar]

Finally got a chance to check out the whole series. Series 3 was pretty....bleh. Every episode just felt like a filler episode. There wasn't really any direction and the whole purpose of Simon travelling back in time just confuses the Hell out of me. I thought the purpose was to save her, but whatever. It sucks ass Nathan isn't there anymore. He's the character I miss the most. Actually I love the original gang. I'm gonna go ahead and be biased and say I'm not gonna like the new crew lol (I mean, Rudy grew on me so they might too...but I want the original Misfits).

But I'm really excited to see this Horsemen thing. I wonder how they'll handle it and how they fit into everything. And are they ever going to investigate the missing probation workers? And Alisha's death?