Nathan Fillion’s Firefly Revival: A New Adventure or a Nostalgic Trip?

Last week, Nathan Fillion, the star of Castle and the recently appointed Green Lantern, made a surprising announcement. He is developing an animated revival of the beloved cult sci-fi western, Firefly. However, Fillion clarified that this revival won’t be a direct continuation of the existing story or a sequel to the 2005 film Serenity. Instead, it’s a fresh take on the world of Firefly, with all the original characters returning to life.

The ‘Wash Is Still Alive Time’

In an interview with Deadline, Fillion explained the concept behind this revival. He referred to it as the ‘Wash Is Still Alive Time,’ a nod to Alan Tudyk’s character, Hoban Washburne. Tudyk himself joked about the idea, saying, ‘We refer to it as that.’

The revival will be set in a bubble where all the characters remain alive. This allows the show to bring back the entire Firefly crew, including Shepherd Book, originally played by Ron Glass, who passed away in 2016. Fillion expressed his disinterest in a revival that doesn’t include his full crew, stating, ‘You can’t bring back Firefly without bringing back all of Firefly.’

A Fresh Start or a Farewell?

Fillion also shared his thoughts on the possibility of a revival that picks up where Serenity left off. He mentioned that they toyed with the idea but ultimately decided against it. He believes that Serenity was a wonderful farewell to the incredible opportunity they had. He said, ‘Had we only had one more chance to do something, that was it, and it was beautiful. I can’t compete with that.’

However, Fillion is excited about the possibility of a new adventure. He wants to give fans what they want, which is more Firefly. He envisions a show that brings the gang back together and takes them on a new journey.

The Road Ahead

While Fillion’s announcement has fans excited, the revival is not a done deal. The show is only in its proposal stage, and there are no guarantees it will be picked up for a full production. Showrunners and writers have been assembled, and blessings have been given from 20th Century and Joss Whedon, who is not involved in the project.

The revival comes in the shadow of Chloé Zhao’s cancelled Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival. Buffy was a much more popular show than Firefly, with its script leaking and a co-star dying in the days that followed. Whether the new Firefly’s sky can in fact be taken from it is yet to be seen.

FAQ

• Q: What is the new Firefly revival about?
  A: The new Firefly revival is a fresh take on the world of Firefly, with all the original characters returning to life. It’s not a direct continuation of the existing story or a sequel to Serenity.
• Q: Who is involved in the new Firefly revival?
  A: Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, and the rest of the original Firefly cast are involved in the new revival. Joss Whedon has given his blessings, but he is not directly involved in the project.
• Q: When will we know if the new Firefly revival is going ahead?
  A: The show is only in its proposal stage, and there are no guarantees it will be picked up for a full production. We will have to wait and see.

In conclusion, Nathan Fillion’s Firefly revival is a unique opportunity to revisit the beloved sci-fi western. While it’s not a direct continuation of the existing story, it promises a fresh adventure with the original characters. However, the revival is not a done deal, and we will have to wait and see if it becomes a reality.