[brightcove video_id=”5319107270001″ brightcove_account_id=”3653334524001″ brightcove_player_id=”rJs2ZD8x”]It’s been a mere 14 years since Fox canceled Joss WhedonOpens in a new tab‘s FireflyOpens in a new tab, and we’ve never fully gotten over it. And while the SerenityOpens in a new tab feature film offered up some much needed closure, thousands of loyal Browncoats have clamored for adventures set in the ‘verse. Fox has already revived The X-FilesOpens in a new tab and 24Opens in a new tab, in addition to the upcoming Prison BreakOpens in a new tab; which should demonstrate that the network has developed a taste for nostalgia programming. It turns out that the network may finally be open to putting Firefly back on the air, but there are a few major hurdles along the way. Today’s Nerdist NewsOpens in a new tab is going to explain what it would take to give us the Firefly revival that we deserve!
Join host and Hands of Blue agent, Jessica ChobotOpens in a new tab, as she breaks down the recent statement by Fox President of Entertainment, David Madden. The short version is that Madden indicated that a Firefly revival is a possibility…but only if Whedon came back and was fully on board for the project. Considering that Whedon hasn’t produced a full time TV series since Fox canceled DollhouseOpens in a new tab, he may not be that eager to return. Plus there’s the fact that he can pretty much write his own ticket as a feature film director, after helming the first two Avengers movies for Marvel.Let’s assume for a moment that Whedon would absolutely be up for a Firefly revival. Would the surviving cast members return? The Firefly cast has proven to be very close to each other even in the decade-plus since Serenity was released. However, Whedon has indicated that some of the cast are tired of being asked about a Firefly revival and seemingly ready to move on.If the cast doesn’t return, would fans accept a Firefly TV series with a brand new cast in place of their beloved favorites? Come on. Everyone knows that it’s impossible to out-Nathan FillionOpens in a new tab the real Nathan Fillion. And the rest of the cast is equally irreplaceable in our hearts. The reality is that the hope for a Firefly revival may be as unrealistic as ever. But we’d never say never!Would you prefer a hard reboot of Firefly or a continuation of Serenity? Choose your path and let’s discuss in the comment section below!
