Digital Spy arranged a Twitter Q&A with the Merlin showrunners earlier this morning, and you can now read the full transcript!
Digital Spy has helpfully compiled all the questions and answers for easy consumption:
Q: Is there any more info on the Merlin movie?
A: it’s in early stages – we’re discussing talent right now, e.g writers, directorsQ: Will we ever see Merlin’s mother again?
A: There’s every chance! Wait and see!Q: If you could have any actor star in Merlin, who would it be?
A: Tom Hollander, Brian Blessed, Felicity Kendal. In terms of guest casting, it depends on the parts – there’s lots of names in our heads! Judi Dench, Ian McKellen…Q: Will we see Morgause again?
A: Who knows?? There’s no such thing as real death in Merlin.Q: Will there be a sixth series of Merlin?
A: We’ve always planned five series, but it depends on how popular the show is . There’s every possibility it could continue…Q: Will Merlin reunite with Freya?
A: She’s important to the legend, so there’s a good chance they will reunite, yes!Q: Will Uther return?
A: We loved working with Tony Head, we’ve got plenty of ideas as to how Uther could return! But when, we’re not sure…Q: Will we see either Arthur or Gwen confront Morgana this series?
A: Yes, there’s a very exciting confrontation coming up between Gwen and Morgana!Q: Any hope for a Merlin musical episode?
A: No plans for a musical, though Angel Coulby (Gwen) does have a beautiful singing voice!Q: Will there be more scenes between Gwen & Elyan?
A: There’s a big Elyan story coming up – their sibling relationship is tested, but it’s not quite how you might imagine it.Q: Will we get a glimpse of redemption for Morgana?
A: The end of this series is very surprising for Morgana! Stay tuned…Q: Do you feel that Merlin has become a stronger show each series?
A: Yes – fantasy shows often grow with confidence. The closer we get to the legend, the richer and more interesting it gets… The ambition each year is to keep pushing the envelope. We’re always working to make the show better!
Some good information in there, especially about the movie they are planning and the possibility of Uther, Freya and Morgause returning!