Michael Sussman, writer / producer on Star Treks Enterprise and Voyager, is currently working to get a series set during Romulan/Starfleet war greenlit and he wants Todd to reprise his role as Talok. Calling it Star Trek: United, Sussman also aims to bring back Scott Bakula as Archer, this time as the first President of the Federation.

With Legacy‘s future still uncertain – and certainly not happening while Strange New Worlds is on air, United seems to be the more likely to be picked up. A TV Insider poll saw 97% of fans supporting Archer and United, so it’s definitely a popular choice.

Last seen masquerading as a Vulcan, United would see Talok promoted from major to minister, though of what isn’t clear. His past is murky: he infiltrated the Vulcan military before serving under T’Pol during the Tomed mission, which must have been before 2149 and T’Pol assuming her position at the Vulcan Compound on Earth. Therefore, Talok had lived as a Vulcan for at least five years by the time of the events of “Kir’Shara”.

Given that he had to have been cosplaying a Vulcan for longer – I’d guess ten years if not more – if would be interesting to see how those years impact the character going forward. Has he managed to shake them off? Does he have a conflict of interest that, assuming his being a major player in United, he has to hide?

Knowing Todd’s love of good story meat, I hope that if the show does come to fruition, then Talok is haunted by his past. I want him to be torn between his upbringing and the role he played for a decade, because I know what Todd would bring to the table. And it would be awesome.

In short, I would far rather see Todd on United as Talok than on Legacy as a holographic Shaw.

I love Todd’s announcements. He dropped the poster for this movie in his reels, no explanation given. Cheers for that, Stashwick.

Anyway, “Invader” is a horror/thriller of which the premise reads: A Christmas family gathering becomes a fight for survival when Diane’s family is stalked by her vengeful ex-husband, released after 20 years and determined to destroy them.

Currently in pre-production, it’s written by Tommy Walker and directed by Mike Caron, with Todd headlining – I presume as the murderous ex – alongside Amy Acker and the Doug Jones.

Cos nothing says “Christmas” like blood and death, lmao.

Please join me in wishing our captain, scav king, and all-round nerd god, Todd Stashwisk a very happy 57th birthday. Let there be cake, bourbon and lots of prezzies! Have the best day, Toddy. x

After months of speculation, Terry Matalas and Todd appeared on stage at STLV yesterday and confirmed that Todd is playing Paladin in the new VISION series.

Paladin was introduced in Daredevil #150 as a morally-grey, mercenary and private investigator, as likely to fight as aid Marvel’s superheroes. So, Deacon in purple Lycra, essentially.

On the 31st of May, LRM Online reported that James D’Arcy is reprising his Agent Carter role of Jarvis, though it seems to be unclear if this is the human version or the AI one.

They also reported that Todd’s assassin character is [inappropriately] named “Paladin”. His role in the show hasn’t changed and he’s still the bad guy. Or at least, he’s after Vision for the android’s tech for undoubtedly nefarious reasons. Seven of Nine would like a word.

And then on the 6th of June, Deadline reported that Todd’s fellow 12 Monkeys cast mate Emily Hampshire has joined the Marvel Vision series, making it quite the reunion (given that Vision’s showrunner is Terry Matalas).

Emily is believed to be playing the sophisticated artificial intelligence E.D.I.T.H. (Even Dead, I’m The Hero), the augmented reality security and defence system created by Tony Stark and bequeathed to Peter Parker following Stark’s death.

The series’ official title still hasn’t been announced, but Todd said at EM-Con that it isn’t called Vision Quest. Given that would be cultural appropriation and icky, I’m very glad!