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**Tribal Warfare** · 02-18-2011, 03:48 PM

'Firefly' returning to cable; Fillion says he'd play Mal again -- EXCLUSIVE

Browncoats rejoice: Firefly is returning to basic cable — and Nathan Fillion has something to say about it.

The Science Channel has acquired the rights to the cult-hit and will air the series in its short-lived entirety, plus some new extras. Science Channel will wrap each episode with interstitial segments starring renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, who will discuss the theoretical science behind the show’s sci-fi concepts.

According to Firefly studio 20th Century Fox, this will mark the first time Firefly has aired on a fully distributed basic cable channel since 2008, when it ran on USA Network.

In honor of this occasion, star Nathan Fillion took a brief break from shooting ABC’s Castle today to jump on the phone and answer five Firefly questions — including whether he’d ever reprise the role of Captain Mal again. That interview and more details about Science Channel’s Firefly plans below:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was the part about playing the character?

NATHAN FILLION: It was my favorite job ever. What wasn’t great about it? I got to wear a low-slung holster. I got to ride horses. I got to have a spaceship. I got to act mean and curmudgeonly. [Creator Joss Whedon] is really good at kicking characters in the nuts so the other characters would have laughs at my expense and that was great too.

If Castle had its series finale tomorrow and Fox said to you and Joss: “We screwed up, let’s try doing Firefly again.” Would you do it?

FILLION:Yes. Yes. I would examine very closely Fox’s reasoning — I’m a little gun-shy. If I got $300 million from the California Lottery, the first thing I would do is buy the rights to Firefly, make it on my own, and distribute it on the Internet.

What’s the most common thing Firefly fans say to you?

FILLION:No. 1, “Is there going to be more?” No. 2, “Why was it canceled?”

Why do you think the show has had such an enduring appeal?

FILLION:It’s a great question. We’re the most story-literate society the world has ever seen. What Joss tends to do is twist story conventions into reality. Whereas the story goes like this, real life goes like this, and that’s what Joss has mastered.

Do you ever watch the show nowadays or is that just weird?

FILLION: It’s not weird. I haven’t watched it in a long, long time and I would like to revisit it.

Firefly premieres on Science Channel on March 6 at 8 p.m., with the two hour pilot, followed by the first episode at 10 p.m. Following that, Firefly episodes will air every Sunday — and, yes, in their original intended order and upgraded to high definition.

**luv** · 02-18-2011, 06:52 PM

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This seems as though it would be a good entry for the "Would you" thread.

**luv** · 02-18-2011, 07:00 PM

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She looks so much better with hair.

**Bowser** · 02-18-2011, 07:02 PM

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Well, yeah.

And don't go digging up some crappy picture to prove your point. You know you'd pull your own fingernails out for a chance with Summer....

**Bowser** · 02-18-2011, 07:02 PM

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She looks so much better with hair.

That's my opinion.

**KcMizzou** · 02-18-2011, 07:04 PM

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She looks so much better with hair.

Absolutely.

**luv** · 02-18-2011, 07:06 PM

HAWT

Not quite as HAWT, but I still think he's good looking.

**notorious** · 02-18-2011, 07:46 PM

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She's a lizard whore!

(Which isn't a bad thing.....)

**notorious** · 02-18-2011, 07:47 PM

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HAWT

Not quite as HAWT, but I still think he's good looking.

He was on Saving Private Ryan, too.

**KcMizzou** · 02-18-2011, 07:50 PM

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He was on Saving Private Ryan, too.

He was awesome in "Slither".

**luv** · 02-18-2011, 07:51 PM

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He was on Saving Private Ryan, too.

And A Knight's Tale.

**bevischief** · 02-18-2011, 07:57 PM

What channel is this on Dish?

**notorious** · 02-18-2011, 07:58 PM

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And A Knight's Tale.

He was even on an episode of "The Outer Limits".

It was a pretty damn good episode, too. (my Sci-Fi nerdiness is obvious, now)

Hydrae · 02-18-2011, 08:08 PM

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You do know she is in The Cape now, correct? Pretty much everyone is doing something else now.

AndChiefs · 02-18-2011, 09:39 PM

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You do know she is in The Cape now, correct? Pretty much everyone is doing something else now.

Well to be fair...she probably won't be busy with that long.

JD10367 · 02-18-2011, 11:40 PM

I've been a Fillion fan ever since I saw him as a bit-part on the sitcom "Two Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place" (which also shot Ryan Reynolds to stardom, and propelled Traylor Howard onto "Monk" as the replacement for Bitty Schram).

"Firefly" seems to have had quite an impact, for a show that only lasted 14 episodes. I liked it. I also like that, when it was killed, Joss Whedon found work for Fillion in a guest arc on "Buffy" as well as giving Gina Torres a guest arc on "Angel".

Fillion is great in "Castle". I'd hate to see it canceled--and, as of now, they're in their third season and have already been optioned for a fourth, so I don't think we'll be seeing him in any "Firefly 2.0" soon. But I wouldn't mind seeing the concept revisited somewhere down the road, even if they have to do a "Ten years later..." kind of story.

02-18-2011, 03:48 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $872813	'Firefly' returning to cable 'Firefly' returning to cable; Fillion says he'd play Mal again -- EXCLUSIVE Browncoats rejoice: Firefly is returning to basic cable — and Nathan Fillion has something to say about it. The Science Channel has acquired the rights to the cult-hit and will air the series in its short-lived entirety, plus some new extras. Science Channel will wrap each episode with interstitial segments starring renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, who will discuss the theoretical science behind the show’s sci-fi concepts. According to Firefly studio 20th Century Fox, this will mark the first time Firefly has aired on a fully distributed basic cable channel since 2008, when it ran on USA Network. In honor of this occasion, star Nathan Fillion took a brief break from shooting ABC’s Castle today to jump on the phone and answer five Firefly questions — including whether he’d ever reprise the role of Captain Mal again. That interview and more details about Science Channel’s Firefly plans below: ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was the part about playing the character? NATHAN FILLION: It was my favorite job ever. What wasn’t great about it? I got to wear a low-slung holster. I got to ride horses. I got to have a spaceship. I got to act mean and curmudgeonly. [Creator Joss Whedon] is really good at kicking characters in the nuts so the other characters would have laughs at my expense and that was great too. If Castle had its series finale tomorrow and Fox said to you and Joss: “We screwed up, let’s try doing Firefly again.” Would you do it? FILLION:Yes. Yes. I would examine very closely Fox’s reasoning — I’m a little gun-shy. If I got $300 million from the California Lottery, the first thing I would do is buy the rights to Firefly, make it on my own, and distribute it on the Internet. What’s the most common thing Firefly fans say to you? FILLION:No. 1, “Is there going to be more?” No. 2, “Why was it canceled?” Why do you think the show has had such an enduring appeal? FILLION:It’s a great question. We’re the most story-literate society the world has ever seen. What Joss tends to do is twist story conventions into reality. Whereas the story goes like this, real life goes like this, and that’s what Joss has mastered. Do you ever watch the show nowadays or is that just weird? FILLION: It’s not weird. I haven’t watched it in a long, long time and I would like to revisit it. Firefly premieres on Science Channel on March 6 at 8 p.m., with the two hour pilot, followed by the first episode at 10 p.m. Following that, Firefly episodes will air every Sunday — and, yes, in their original intended order and upgraded to high definition.
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6219600	HAWT Not quite as HAWT, but I still think he's good looking.
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bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $8659352 VARSITY	What channel is this on Dish?
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JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	I've been a Fillion fan ever since I saw him as a bit-part on the sitcom "Two Guys, A Girl, And A Pizza Place" (which also shot Ryan Reynolds to stardom, and propelled Traylor Howard onto "Monk" as the replacement for Bitty Schram). "Firefly" seems to have had quite an impact, for a show that only lasted 14 episodes. I liked it. I also like that, when it was killed, Joss Whedon found work for Fillion in a guest arc on "Buffy" as well as giving Gina Torres a guest arc on "Angel". Fillion is great in "Castle". I'd hate to see it canceled--and, as of now, they're in their third season and have already been optioned for a fourth, so I don't think we'll be seeing him in any "Firefly 2.0" soon. But I wouldn't mind seeing the concept revisited somewhere down the road, even if they have to do a "Ten years later..." kind of story.
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