The word prolific aptly describes the non-stop output of Jane Espenson.
Comfortably one of our favourite genre writers, her work has taken her fromBuffyandBattlestarthrough toGame Of ThronesandTorchwood.
How long has this been gestating in your head, and whats it about?
Husbands is a comedy about a newlywed couple.
Not wanting an embarrassing high-profile divorce, they decide to make a go of it.
I may be wrong about that.
Id love to be wrong about that.
Since its not on the air, I sort of assume that the networks arent convinced its for them.
Maybe itll even be us!
I actually dont need the project to stay small.
I would be thrilled to see this get as much exposure as it can.
We shot all our footage during two weekends, and the editing is going really quickly.
Weve had moments where weve hit small snags and delays, but really its been incredibly smooth.
This is a great question I didnt see the connection until you asked.
I loved making those webisodes and this had that same feeling.
Where and when can we seeHusbands?
And whats been your favourite thing about it?
My favorite thing has been working with friends.
Shawna Trpcic did wardrobe she did costumes onDollhouseand onTorchwood.
Kay Sarazin was our hair stylist shes another friend who also does my hair.
you’re free to see Husbands now at HusbandsTheSeries.com.
Were going to roll out new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday until all 11 two-minute episodes are out.
Can we switch toTorchwood: Miracle Day,which finishes this week in the UK?
The mixture of approaches was actually seamless.
It was still very short maybe a month?
by US standards, but it was right for this project.
Later on, I was asked to co-write episodes 8 and then 10, which was a great bonus.
Immortal Sinswas bold, brave and the highlight of the series for me.
How tight was the brief you had on that one?
How tight was the brief?
I dont know what that means do you mean, how detailed was the break?
Are UK audiences more protective of oldTorchwood, do you find?
Yes that is precisely the difference.
I was thrilled when they seemed to really enjoy my episode 7,Immortal Sins.
They liked some of the feel of the earlier seasons that found its way into that episode in particular.
I would love to stay involved!
Would you fancy a crack at aDoctor Whoadventure?
That is the most British sentence I have ever read.
And yes, of course!
Who wouldnt fancy that?!
Finally, can we go over a few other potential projects?
Are you one of the many writers involved in George LucasStar Warslive action TV series?
I can truthfully say that no, Im not involved in that particular project.
Are you involved in any way withBattlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome?
Not so far, but Im watching with great anticipation.
Are you writing forGame Of Thronesagain?
My experience there was very positive.
Thats a project Ive been working on with my friend and co-writer Drew Greenberg.
We are breathlessly waiting for the reaction of SyFy to our outline.
Finally, can you recommend us a TV show that weve never watched?
Hmm… have you seen the originalStarsky And Hutchepisodes from the 70s?
I loved that show very much.
Check it out between episodes ofHusbands!
Jane Espenson, thank you very much!
it’s possible for you to see Husbands atHusbandsTheSeries.com.