Bill Pullman Joins the Cast of the TORCHWOOD Fourth Season

The Independence Day star will join John Borrowman, Gwen Cooper and Mekhi Phifer in the next season of the Dr. Who spin-off series.

Though the name of his character has yet to be revealed, the addition of the veteran stage and screen actor has just recently been confirmed by series writer Jane Espenso via her Twitter account.

Torchwood: The New World is being co-produced by the BBC and Starz and will be 10 episodes long. Filming begins on January 11, 2011 and is expected to air during the Summer of 2011.