Orci Talks Fringe Conception, Anna Torv + Slight Spoilers

July 30, 2008 by FringeBlogger Roco

BuzzSugar.com snagged an interview with Fringe writer/exec producer Roberto Orci, in which he reveals that the idea for Fringe was actually conceived way back at last years San Diego Comic-Con:

“We actually ended up staying an extra night here because we were so close to figuring out the exact story for Fringe,” Orci said. “We like to say that the show in a way was conceived here.”

Buzz Sugar also remind us of the potential for Fringe to have a deep mystery and mythology base (”LOST”, anyone?) with these teasing comments (slight spoilers ahead – don’t read if easily spoiled):

We might find out more about Peter (Joshua Jackson) and his childhood — things maybe even Peter doesn’t know. We might meet the head of Massive Dynamic, the maybe-good, maybe-evil corporation at the center of the story. - BuzzSugar.com

Meanwhile, NiceGirlsTV.com managed to video interview Orci, putting him on the spot by asking him to describe the Fringe premise in 20 seconds (good job, Orci!). He also reveals that they want Anna Torv’s character (agent Olivia Dunham) to be relatable, strong and vulnerable: