So, why would the alliance show him respect at the time the firefly events were taking place. One of serenitys greatest mysteries is finally revealed in the shepherds tale, filling in the life of one of the shows most beloved characters shepherd book. Those left behind, better days, the other half, and downtime were all set between the firefly series and the movie serenity. In the series, shepherd book was a preacher who begrudgingly helped the firefly crew on their various dangerous schemes throughout the season. Firefly shepherd book minimalist poster in orange firefly. Some fans were unhappy with the conclusion of shepherd. Nov 27, 2016 dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean maher and ron glass in the series firefly. One of serenitys greatest mysteries is finally revealed in the shepherd s tale, filling in the life of one of the shows most beloved characters shepherd book. Joss whedon and nathan fillion, of firefly fame, spoke about the passing of ron glass via twitter on saturday afternoon. The shepherd s tale zack whedon, joss whedon, chris samnee, dave stewart, steve morris on. In a year where weve already lost so many beloved cinematic and music icons, ron glass, known for his portrayal of. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Ron glass, known for playing shepherd book on the acclaimed joss whedon show firefly and its followup film serenity, has passed away at. A collection of graphic novels set in the firefly universe.
Now, cbr is taking a look back at shepherd book, his history, his role in the cult classic scifi series and how ron glass gave space a human touch. Why did the alliance show respect to shepherd book, in. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on the streets. Firefly fans will enjoy her cameos in con man and castle. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. By joining the beta, you will get access to experimental. These stories have a range of quality, but give a lot of perspective. Television actor ron glass, who was best known for his roles as shepherd book on firefly and as detective ron harris on barney miller has. Firefly was cancelled before it ever was able to expand on the back stories of most of the characters, and the followup movie, serenity, simply didnt have the time. The shock of books death, and the realization that he cant hide without endangering everyone he. Crayton killed by the alliance during the battle of serenity valley, bendis shot by the alliance during the battle of serenity valley. What happened to the firefly characters after the series ended.
What i dont understand is from reading the shepherds tale comic which tells the untold story of shepherd book, the last thing he did before becoming a shepherd was cause a huge disaster for the alliance resulting in him being dishonorably discharged. The first in a line of new firefly novels makes it feel like the show never left. Slashdot reader tiqui tells us that emmynominated actor ron glass has died. Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom. What was the reason behind joss whedon killing off wash in.
He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the alliance. Shepherd book is a character in firefly and the 2006 film serenity. Tim minear was selected by whedon to be the show runner, who serves as the head writer and production leader. Glass, affectionately known for his roles in the popular tv shows barney miller and firefly passed away on friday night from respiratory failure. The philosophy behind the teachings of shan yu i was browsing through rbatman when i stumbled onto a post about a specific scene in the dark knight where the joker talks about only really getting to know someone when they face death, and i immediately thought about shepherd book and the teachings of. All of these things, however, can be reconciled or justified.
And one of the best parts of the series is magnificent writing that ends up with some of the best one liners in all of the medium. Shepherd book was one of the most confounding characters on firefly, for both his crewmates and fans. Derrial book ultimate pop culture wiki fandom powered. Firefly star ron glass dead at age 71, joss whedon and. Who was book before meeting mal and the rest of the serenity crew. Veteran television actor ron glass has said that until firefly, he had not experienced or sought a sciencefiction or western role, but he fell in love with the pilot script and the character of shepherd book. A priest who also just so happens to be a skilled shooter and strategist. I mean, shouldnt you be off bringing religiosity to the fuzziewuzzies or some such. Shepherd book has died, the ship has been torn to pieces, and the crews ability to fly under the radar has vanished now that the alliance has been wounded so deeply by their message. If you take sexual advantage of her, youre going to burn in a very special level of hell. Ron glass, fireflys shepherd book, has died slashdot. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Before his time aboard the ship, he led a life marked by violence and conflict, both inside and out, which remained a secret from the crew.
Shepherd book firefly serenity firefly 2 firefly series joss whedon inevitable buffy the. With nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin. Glass was 71 at the time of his death and had been acting up until 2014. While its apparently consistent with joss whedons notorious reputation for killing off characters the audience loves, and while washs death helped ramp up tension at the end of the movie, the actual reason why wash and presumably book were ki. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative. The shepherds tale finally explains all of that, through a series of flashbacks that delve deeper and deeper into books past. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and. Ron harris in the television sitcom barney miller 19751982, and as the spiritual shepherd derrial book in the sciencefiction series firefly 2002 and its sequel film serenity 2005. Firefly, episode 9 war stories in this situation in firefly, shepherd book armed himself and joined his shipmates to rescue malcolm reynolds from torture and death. Ron glass, a prolific tv actor known for playing ron harris in the sitcom barney miller and shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died. Various moments in the original firefly television series hint at shepherd having a more complex backstory than most expect. Nov 26, 2018 the first in a line of new firefly novels makes it feel like the show never left. The shepherds tale zack whedon, joss whedon, chris samnee, dave stewart, steve morris on.
The operatives role in killing shepherd book and wash, they require his help. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theatre. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. The cast of firefly shared messages on social media after hearing about glass death.
Nathan fillion and firefly cast mourn shepherd book actor. Shepherd book by olive hue designs shepherd book though apparently he hasnt studied his theology very closely, but whaddya gunna do its the best fox could do without bothering to ask questions from experts. The philosophy behind the teachings of shan yu i was browsing through rbatman when i stumbled onto a post about a specific scene in the dark knight where the joker talks about only really getting to know someone when they face death, and i immediately thought about shepherd book and the teachings of shan yu. Feb 15, 2017 shepherd book was one of the most confounding characters on firefly, for both his crewmates and fans. Later he wonders if hes on the wrong ship, but then again, he does seem to know a lot of things that one doesnt find in the bible. And no one expects river tam to jump down from the ceiling and brain them to death with a can of peaches. The actor was 71 and the family has not released more details of his death, but firefly serenity fans can follow this link to the hollywood reporter for more information. Here are 7 of my personal favorite lines in no particular order with a little bit of context on each of them. Nov 27, 2016 shepherd book, glasss character in firefly, remains an enigmatic character 15 years after the show originally aired on fox. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes.
I own nothing i upload, all rights to universal pictures and fox. Although her pilot husband star wars alan tudyk died during the events of. Later he wonders if hes on the wrong ship, but then again, he does seem to know a. Did joss whedon ever reveal the history to shepherd book. In a year where weve already lost so many beloved cinematic and music icons, ron glass, known for his portrayal of shepherd book on joss whedons beloved show firefly. Comics publisher dark horse released a bookcentric graphic novel in 2010 titled serenity. Well, i did decide to get the book, and so heres the answer. Ron glass, the actor most recently known for playing shepherd derrial book in firefly has died, aged 71. Variety received confirmation of glass death by the actors rep, but no additional details with. To address browncoats questions and discover what really happened to the characters after the firefly film, zack whedon, brother of joss, penned the comic book series serenity. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew.
Reading this and then rewatching firefly was rewarding, as i could see the connections between the characters as they were in the show and these stories especially shepherd book. The actors rep confirmed the death to variety, but had no further details regarding the cause or location. Firefly is a liveaction television series about a crew of space smugglers who end up on the run from the alliance government after taking on a pair of siblings, one of which has mysterious powers after being experimented on. Most of the dialog of the television series firefly was written by joss whedon and tim minear.
Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark. The shepards tale is the story of shepard book and tells his life in excerpts. Shepherd book is a character in firefly and the 2006 film serenity canon. Float out and its never easy are set after serenity. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview terrace 2008 and firefly 2002. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean.
In memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. Derrial book ultimate pop culture wiki fandom powered by. Ronald earle glass july 10, 1945 november 25, 2016 was an american actor. Nov 28, 2016 in memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. Shepherd book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while. If they take the ship they will rape us to death, eat our flesh, and sew our skins into their clothing, and if were very. Nov 27, 2016 ron glass, the television star who played shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
The shepherds tale which filled in a remarkable amount of backstory on the character that had only been hinted at in the tv series and film fandom criticisms of serenity. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity. Image by frazer harrisongetty images shepherd book, glasss character in firefly, remains an enigmatic. With the film serenity came resolution to many of fireflys best mysteries. Nov 26, 2016 ron glass, a prolific tv actor known for playing ron harris in the sitcom barney miller and shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died.
Nov 20, 2018 these stories have a range of quality, but give a lot of perspective. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherd s tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. A fantastic firefly print series your place to buy and sell all things. We start off the book in a scene close to where we find. Ron glass speaks to sean maher, who costarred as dr. He did not violate the commandment you shalt not murder, or even the king.
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