Cinematography and video game industry have been cooperating for decades. She was considered a prodigy from a very young age, intelligent beyond her years and athletically gifted. Nathan Fillion (; born March 27, 1971) is a Canadian-American actor and voice actor, known for the leading roles of . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Fess Higgins is portrayed by Zachary Kranzler. This usually follows events of aggression toward or contempt for her targets. Mathias is present when Simon Tam manages to free River from the medical center. [10], Inara has been described as a postfeminist character. His last words are "I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I" (the final word "soar" is cut off by his being impaled). His father is seen bailing him out through legal means, but warns Simon that if he gets into trouble a second time he will no longer be part of the family. is an American actor, who has appeared on a variety of television shows in numerous roles, most notably Adam Greene in ABC Sitcom Ellen. Her recording of the event, noting the Alliance's inadvertent creation of what would become the Reavers, is pivotal in the film's climax. As the straitlaced and extremely skilled trauma surgeon Simon Tam, Sean Maher's character on "Firefly" provides both cool intellectualism and invaluable medical skills to the Serenity crew. Monty is a long-time colleague of Mal Reynolds who also fought on the side of the Independents in the Unification War. Alan Tudyk (Hoban "Wash" Washburne) Since Firefly Ended: Wash has been busy since Firefly was canned with roles in a ton of feature films. Companions do not view themselves as prostitutes and are insulted by the suggestion. Simon was born in late November, c. 2490 to Gabriel and Regan Tam, and was born and raised on Osiris, a Core World planet with major Alliance ties. The actor is most loved for his sense of incredible and heartwarmingly nerdy humour. Badger speaks with a cockney accent, identified and imitated by River Tam. He lives on a moon with his Gynoid wife, Lenore (portrayed by Nectar Rose). In the comic book miniseries Serenity: Those Left Behind, the blue "gloves" are shown to extend to and cover the upper body as well. This might explain why, in one of the deleted scenes from the Firefly pilot, Mal is described as having commanded at least 2000 men. Stana Katic's announcement that she would be leaving Castle after eight seasons on the ABC series only comes as a mild surprise, since ABC has previously commented that the series would go on without one or more of its stars, but that doesn't make the news any less disheartening for Castle fans or for the remaining Castle stars. Firefly famously saw Castle lead actor Nathan Fillion take on the role of Mal Reynolds, the captain and owner of a Firefly class starship who's not above stealing or smuggling to meets his. Adam Baldwin auctioned the original hat from the show for the charity Marine CorpsLaw Enforcement Foundation for US$4,707.57[14] and Fox asserts intellectual property rights in the burgeoning replica market.[15]. The time Castle dressed as a "space cowboy": (For those who don't speak Mandarin, that translates to:). Staite will appear in the May 2 episode of the ABC series. Throughout both episodes in which he appears ("The Train Job" and "War Stories"), the instrument associated with him in the soundtrack (i. e., providing his leitmotif) is the duduk. The ship's mechanic, Kaylee Frye, is immediately infatuated with Simon. Fillion occasionally voices an animated version of himself on Netflix's "Big Mouth," appearing in the romantic fantasies of nerdy "Firefly" obsessive Missy. He had parts in 3:10 to Yuma, Knocked Up, Ice Age 2, I, Robot, and finally his most memorable turn as Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball. Though earning Mal's disfavor initially by stating that she supported unification of the Alliance and the Independents (in a flashback in "Out of Gas"), she and Mal have developed an unacknowledged attraction to each other which they resist, ostensibly for both business and personal reasons, which is expressed in the form of jesting and sometimes-hurtful bickering. In "Serenity", Mal says of himself: "[If the] Wind blows northerly, I go North.". The scripts refer to them as "Blue Gloves". (The couple divorced in 2016.) He is portrayed by Kevin Gage. Arguably, one of the most successful post-"Firefly" career moves happened for Nathan Fillion (who plays Captain Malcolm Reynolds on "Firefly") when the space cowboy hung up his space pistols and traded them in for a writer's pen on ABC's campy crime drama "Castle." She was exiled from House Madrassa, with only her reputation keeping her from outright dismissal. In "Ariel", he shows shame for having sold out Simon and River and is noticeably disgusted upon hearing what the Alliance has done to River. In reality Tracey is drugged into a deep coma to simulate this post-mortem state, trying to doublecross the organ smugglers. During a moment of panic, Dobson shoots Kaylee and is knocked out by Book. He quickly settles into the rhythm of daily life aboard Serenity, becoming an integral part of the crew, but viewers learn that Book had a far darker past from which he was actively running away. With a cameo (and a tongue-in-cheek reference) by Jonathan Frakes who also directed the episode, "The Final Frontier" has Captain Kirk and Captain Picard impersonations, Armin Shimerman as a guest star, Borg references, and the ultimate shout-out to Star Trek fans with William Shatner singing "Ideal Woman." Bester was Serenity's original engine mechanic, portrayed by Dax Griffin. In Alliance society, Companions are part of the social elite, often accompanying the wealthy and powerful. Shepherd Derrial Book, played by Ron Glass, is a "shepherd", or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of Serenity. Simon stated that compared to her, he is an "idiot child", despite having graduated from medical school near the top of his class and finished his internship a full four months earlier than his classmates. Her character has been a fan favorite for many years. By the time the ship arrives at the moon Whitefall, Dobson has escaped his quarters, assaulted Shepherd Book and attempted again, unsuccessfully, to contact the Alliance. Companions choose their own customers, and to be chosen by one is considered a great honor and status symbol, as those chosen must be both wealthy enough to afford a Companion's often steep price, and desirable enough to attract one. Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers Guest Stars Adrian Pasdar as DHS Agent Mark Fallon Bahar Soomekh as Nazihah Alhabi Lochlyn Munro as Kevin McCann / Radford Hayes Alon Moni Aboutboul as Fariq Yusef Victor Webster as Josh Davidson Matt Bushell as Leeman Jones David Weidoff as Craig Piter Marek as Jamal Alhabi Mal fought in many more battles, but the turning point for him and the Independents came with their physical and emotional defeat at the Battle of Serenity Valley on the planet Hera. When the conversation turned to the show "Castle," co-stars Molly Quinn (Alexis Castle), Seamus Dever (Kevin Ryan), and Jon Huertas (Javier Esposito) made an appearance. Because of the need of Simon and River to stay on the move, Mal Reynolds offers Simon a post as medic on Serenity, and Simon accepts. In the closing scene of the episode "Jaynestown", he states it is his 'proper' attitude that makes it difficult for him to express his feelings for her. He plays Detective Ethan Slaughter, a tough-as-nails, loose-cannon rogue cop stereotype in diametric opposition to Detective Beckett. "Castle" star Nathan Fillion led the Serenity crew as Captain Mal on "Firefly," while "Mad Men" star Christina Hendricks nearly brought him down.On "Firefly," Hendricks played Saffron, the bombshell con-woman who posed as Mal's wife in an attempt to commandeer the ship and sell it to pirates. Mal was also involved in the ground campaign during the Battle of Sturges (as seen in the comic book Serenity: Those Left Behind), which according to Badger was the "bloodiest and shortest battle in all the war", although Mal considers it a distant second. [19][20][21][22] Jewel Staite explains Kaylee's character as being wholesome, sweet, and "completely genuine in that sweetness", adding "She loves being on that ship. Jayne is contemptuous of Simon and River, and sees them as a danger to his safety as they may bring the Alliance down on them. Baldwin appeared on not just one, but two episodes of "Castle." Malcolm Reynolds and the crew of Serenity have encountered her twice as of the close of the original Firefly series. At the time of the Battle of Serenity Valley, Zo had attained the rank of Corporal. Tudyk created and starred in the web series "Con Man," riffing on his time on the fan convention circuit, and plays a strange alien posing as a rural doctor on the Syfy comedy series "Resident Alien." "Firefly" aired to low ratings and was canceled midway through its first season, but DVD sales and an active online fanbase have turned the short-lived series into a cult classic, so much so that in 2005, Universal produced a theatrical wrap-up movie, "Serenity.". In the novelization for the movie Serenity, he is alleged to have been a student at the same flight school as Wash, achieving the highest possible grades by manipulating the school's software, and providing Wash with information in exchange for Wash keeping quiet about what he did. [24] The romantic attraction to Simon Tam remains unconsummated during the run of the series, even though it is clear that Simon bears strong feelings for her as well. and played Randy Carmichael on the "Rugrats" sequel series "All Grown Up!" Just a Collaboration of References to Firefly and Serenity that Have Been Made on Castle. Eric Lange (born February 19, 1973) is an American actor. He boasts, "There's the truth of the signal. Mercenary Jayne Cobb is hard to pin down. For eight seasons he starred on ABC's lightly comic crime procedural "Castle" as Richard Castle, a bestselling crime novelist who consults on cases for the NYPD. Since Firefly, Alan Tudyk has continued to work primarily in television, but has done some film work as well. Following her reprisal of the role in the 2005 film "Serenity," Baccarin went on to co-star in several television shows and films, portraying the villain Adria in "Stargate SG-1," the enigmatic alien Anna in ABC's "V" revival, and Jessica Brody in Homeland," a role which netted her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series. Saffron uses these skills to help her seduce her marks, even attempting to seduce Inara herself. After the cancellation of "Firefly," Hendricks became arguably the show's most famous alumnus and biggest breakout star. After Wash's friend Mr. Universe hacked the records and became top of the class before Wash, Mr. Universe silenced him by offering his services whenever they were needed. That's always been the mission statement of what the show isgetting by." The Operative is an agent of the Alliance government; he works directly for its parliament. After landing on Persephone Simon looks for a ship to take him and a cryogenically stabilized River off-planet. Patience, an elderly woman, is the leader of the backwater moon Whitefall and notorious in the backstory of the crew of Serenity for having previously shot Mal due to what he describes as a "perfectly legitimate conflict of interests". Jubal Early is a bounty hunter who appears in the final episode "Objects in Space". Despite his comparatively brutish manner, Jayne regularly displays cunning and common sense. She poses as "Bridget" for Mal's smuggler friend Monty, and as "Yolanda" to Durran, the wealthy owner of the priceless Lassiter laser pistol, both of whom also married her. These are actors, episodes or elements with clear links to Joss Whedon's short-lived 2002 "space cowboy" series " Firefly ". [37] When the Alliance learns of River's rescue, they promptly freeze all of Simon's monetary accounts, leaving him with nothing but his medkit, and put out a warrant for the arrest of both Simon and River, labeling them as fugitives. TVLine reports Jewel Staite will appear in an upcoming episode of ABC's Castle. In "Shindig", at a fancy ball to which he has taken Inara as his partner, he refers to Inara in terms which reflect his regard for her as a valuable slave or piece of property, causing Mal (also in attendance) to strike him. When Mal confronts him in the Serenity film novelization, Wash's reasoning is "Why would anyone call themselves Hoban?" Staite held down main roles in the Canadian drama "The L.A. Complex" and the AMC crime show "The Killing." [16][17][18] Kaylee is sweet and chipper, the type who maintains a bright and positive attitude even when others are feeling low. Up to this point, Book had been protecting him, mainly from Jayne. In the same episode, he proudly sports an orange and yellow knit cap with earflaps and an orange pom-pom (a tuque), simply because his mother made it for him, to "keep him warm" as he traveled through space. Inara appears to be at least somewhat adept at swordplay ("Shindig"). So let's get . The trauma she endures in custody leaves her mental health in an unsteady state, creating situations in which she depends on the Firefly crew's protection about as often as she saves their bacon in return. While Captain Malcolm Reynolds likes to needle Inara about the nature of her occupation, it is also clear that the two care for each other deeply. While everyone else is floored by Castle's roguish charm, the. Early's fate is unknown, but, when questioned by Inara, Mal stated that his chances for survival were "One in a very large number" with the oxygen he had remaining. Simon himself almost never gets mad at Kaylee, the exception being "Objects in Space" when Kaylee revealed River's disturbing aptitude with a firearm, which placed a dark cloud over River in the eyes of the others.[30]. In a deleted scene, Gabriel hints that he has his suspicions about the Government school but is too afraid to confront the Alliance because it could lead to a loss of status. Fanty and Mingo are twin brothers who appear in the Serenity comic as well as the film. Sir Warwick Harrow, played by Larry Drake in "Shindig", is a nobleman on Persephone who owns some "property" that he needs moved off-planet. "There are some great scenes between her, Nathan and the boys . Mal emerges victorious from the fight thanks to an old war wound that caused the nerve cluster the Operative normally attacks to have been moved. Prior to "Firefly," Baldwin appeared as heavies in '80s classics such as "Full Metal Jacket" and "My Bodyguard," and afterward he played armed and high-ranking officers on "NCIS," "JAG," "Stargate SG-1," and "Law and Order: SVU." Contents 1 Major characters 1.1 Malcolm Reynolds 1.2 Zo Washburne 1.3 Hoban Washburne 1.4 Inara Serra 1.5 Jayne Cobb 1.6 Kaylee Frye 1.7 Simon Tam 1.8 River Tam 1.9 Shepherd Derrial Book 2 Minor characters 2.1 Badger 2.2 Bester 2.3 Sheriff Bourne 2.4 Rance Burgess 2.5 Bridget Recently, Alan Tudyk (who played Torres' on-screen husband Wash in "Firefly") confirmed that the entire cast would be on board for an "Arrested Development" style revival, while Joss Whedon admitted that he'll "never really accept" the abrupt ending of the cult sci-fi series. According to Nandi, Burgess was the richest man on the planet, and kept everyone else poor so he could play at being "a cowboy in his own gorram theme park". [36] She has abrupt periods of mental instability and nurtures psychic and intuitive abilities, but although the R. Tam sessions imply that she may have already had some form of latent psychic abilities prior to being recruited, how and when this translated into her apparently full-fledged mind-reading abilities is unknown. Rash, impulsive, but behaving according to his own complex moral code, he clashes with members of the crew (particularly Simon and River Tam) as well as with fellow fly-by-night brawlers. Doctor Simon Tam, played by Sean Maher (and in a flashback by Zac Efron), appears in all episodes of Firefly, the feature film Serenity, and the Serenity comics. She will play the director of a Broadway play whose star is murdered. 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