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James Marsters Takes One Giant Leap to the Moon

Buffy alum James Marsters is dotting I's and crossing T's on a deal to play astronaut Buzz Aldrin in the British TV movie Moonshot.The movie's July 2009 airing will coincide with the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's moon landing — piloted by astronauts Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. THR.com says the telepic's budget is in the $5 million neighborhood and is being co-produced by, among others, Britain's ITV, The History Channel and NTV Japan. — J.R. Whalen

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Buffy alum James Marsters is dotting I's and crossing T's on a deal to play astronaut Buzz Aldrin in the British TV movie Moonshot. The movie's July 2009 airing will coincide with the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's moon landing - piloted by astronauts Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. THR.com says the telepic's budget is in the $5 million neighborhood and is being co-produced by, among others, Britain's ITV, The History Channel and NTV Japan. - J.R. Whalen