It's been more than 20 years since Firefly ended its run, but despite its brief time on air, the sci-fi series has become a cult classic. And after decades of fans calling for a reunion or continuation of the series, it may finally be happening.
Over the past couple of days, lead actor Nathan Fillion has been posting cryptic videos on social media where he visits several of the original Firefly cast members, including Jewel Staite, Summer Glau, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, and Gina Torres. The videos contain catchphrases and callbacks to the show, but most importantly, they tease some sort of announcement.
So what can fans expect? It's honestly the biggest mystery right now, but many fans are hoping for a full-fledged return to the sci-fi series. In the caption accompanying one of the videos, Fillion already ruled out some fan theories.
"Some of you have guessed convention, podcast, or cross-over. You are wrong," he confirmed.
In the latest video, he confirmed an announcement will be made this weekend on Sunday, March 15th.
Created by Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Firefly combines advanced technology with Western motifs, effectively creating a sci-fi space opera with a frontier vibe. The series stars Nathan Fillion as Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a former soldier turned smuggler and captain of Serenity.
Set in 2517, after humans have colonized a new star system, the series follows the crew of the Serenity as they navigate life on the fringes of society. Living on the edge and resisting authority, the crew takes on odd jobs, running small-time smuggling operations, and sometimes helping people in need.
Firefly ran for just a brief time, airing 11 episodes on Fox from September 2002 to December 2002. It was canceled for a myriad of reasons, the most prominent being scheduling issues and low ratings. Three additional episodes would air in 2003 as part of the Sci-Fi Channel's complete series broadcast, allowing fans to experience the entire 14-episode story arc. In 2005, the movie Serenity was released, serving as a continuation and partial conclusion to the story, giving closure to the crew's journey.
Despite its short run, Firefly has since become a cult classic, and it's clear based on response to Fillion's posts that fans are eager for the series to return in some form.