Captain Jack Joins 'Arrow' Cast

The CW network has announced that Torchwood star John Barrowman has joined the cast of the DC Comics-based Arrow TV series that is slated to debut this fall. But the network has not revealed whether Captain Jack will play a DC hero in the new TV series that is based on the Green Arrow comic book series.

The network’s cryptic description of Barrowman’s role as reported by EW raises more questions than it answers with its description of his character as "a well-dressed man, as mysterious as he is wealthy... an acquaintance of the Queen family and a prominent figure in Starling city."

Mekhi Phifer Joining "Torchwood" for Fourth Season

American actor Mekhi Phifer (ER, Lie to Me) is joining the cast of the fourth season of the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, which is being co-produced by Starz and the BBC for a run on both networks. Phifer will be working with a trio of original cast members that includes John Barrowman, who plays the central role of con man Captain John Harkness, Eve Myles who portrays key team member Gwen Cooper, and Kai Owen who plays Gwen’s husband.

According to Deadline, Phifer will take the role of a new character, Rex Matheson, a CIA agent, “a fast-tracked, high-flyer with a lethal sense of humor” who will become the series’ third lead.

Titan Publishing has launched a Torchwood comic book series, which is based on the TV show, which has managed to build a strong following through its first three series.

U.S. Version of 'Torchwood' in Development

A U.S. version of Torchwood is in development at Fox, according to Hollywood Reporter. Original series creator Russell Davies is writing the script. He’s joined by fellow BBC vets Julie Gardner and Jane Tranter.

Fox hasn’t ordered a pilot yet, but if it does, BBC star John Barrowman may be tapped to star in the U.S. version as well.

Torchwood has been getting great ratings in the U.S. on BBC America. The five-episode miniseries Torchwood: Children of the Earth was recently a factor in bringing BBC America its best ratings week ever .

Torchwood Back for Season 3

Filming for the third season of the BBC's Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood (aired in the U.S. on BBC America), has begun in Cardiff, Wales, BBC Worldwide announced. The series, created and produced by Russell T. Davies, is scheduled to return in 2009, with a five-part miniseries titled Torchwood: Children of Earth.

The new season sees the Torchwood team embarking on a single action-packed adventure as they battle for the future of the human race against the fiercest force they have yet encountered. The highly motivated team includes John Barrowman as Capt. Jack Harkness, Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper and Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones. Also reprising their recurring roles are Kai Owen as Gwen's husband, Rhys, and Tom Price as PC Andy. Special guests in the five-part series include Peter Capaldi, who plays the role of Mr. Frobisher, a civil servant who is hiding a terrible secret; Paul Copely as Clem, a survivor still haunted by his past; and Liz May Brice as Johnson, a cynical covert government agent determined to expose Torchwood. "The new series of Torchwood is hugely bold and promises to be bigger and better than ever," Davies said in a statement.

"The audience is in for an amazing ride. This series is one big serial and the most ambitious story we've ever made, and we've got plenty of surprises in store." In a separate statement, Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales, said, "We hope to make Torchwood a gripping and surprising TV event with storylines that push our team into greater danger and sacrifice. Joining our main cast are some fantastic guest artists who will only add to making this unmissable TV." The second season of Torchwood will be released on DVD in the U.S. on Sept. 16.