Summer Glau's return to Joss Whedon, new 'Dollhouse' star

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By April MacIntyre Aug 27, 2009, 13:46 GMT

Sci-Fi siren and star of past Joss Whedon efforts, Summer Glau will be collaborating once again with the man who brought sex appeal to science fiction on FOX. US actress and cast member Summer Glau. Glau was a star of the cultie favorite series,

US actress and cast member Summer Glau. Glau was a star of the cultie favorite series, "Firefly" and the missed, “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Her addition to the cast of Joss Whedon's popular show will guarantee many more fans tuning in. Glau joins the cast as Bennett, a Dollhouse employee who shares a past with Echo (Eliza Dushku). EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON"Dollhouse" returns on Friday, September 25. (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.Glau was a star of the cultie favorite series, "Firefly" and the missed, “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Her addition to the cast of Joss Whedon's popular show will guarantee many more fans tuning in. Glau joins the cast as Bennett, a Dollhouse employee who shares a past with Echo (Eliza Dushku). FOX today announced additional guest stars for the second season, including Alexis Denisof (“Angel”), Jamie Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica”), Michael Hogan (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Keith Carradine (“Dexter”). From FOX: Synopsis:DANIEL PERRIN (Denisof) is a U.S. senator leading a witch hunt to track down the underground organization. Mysterious, charismatic businessman MARTIN KLAR (Bamber) is Echo’s new husband. BRADLEY KARRENS (Hogan) comes to the Dollhouse hoping to stop a psychotic family member’s killing spree, while MATTHEW HARDING (Carradine), a nemesis of Dollhouse leader ADELLE DEWITT (Olivia Williams), stirs up trouble. Additionally, DR. CLAIRE SAUNDERS/WHISKEY (Amy Acker) and MADELINE/NOVEMBER (Miracle Laurie) return this season in multiple-episode arcs."Dollhouse" was created by Joss Whedon, who also serves as executive producer, writer and director. Tim Minear and David Solomon are executive producers, while Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas are co-executive producers. Additionally, series star Eliza Dushku serves as a producer.