Ron Glass Support Thread

POSTED BY: Duke
UPDATED: Thursday, March 18, 2004 03:30
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STEVE580

Monday, March 15, 2004 8:40 PM

Book was the favorite charactor of one of my friends. I loved his being there, because he was such a contrast to Mal or Jayne. He was educated, and refined. If Inara really is leaving, than his being on the ship is doubly important. His relationship with Jayne was one of my favorite themes on the show.

Don't have much time now...but Book needs to be in the movie.
-Steve

DUKE

Monday, March 15, 2004 9:04 PM

Want to express your desire to make sure Ron is a part of the big damn movie? Here are some addresses to write to that might help:

Ron Glass (Shepherd Book)
2485 Wild Oak Drive
LA 90068

Barry Mendel Productions
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 5163
Universal City CA
91608

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA
91608

Mutant Enemy Inc.
PO Box 900
Beverly Hills CA
90213

Mutant Enemy 1800 Stewart St.
Santa Monica Ca
90404

"I'll be in my bunk..."

MLSVRKSGN

Monday, March 15, 2004 10:14 PM

To repeat an earlier question that I havent yet seen answered - why WOULDNT Ron Glass be a crew member in Serenity?
He really did seem, in the dvd interviews to be genuinely attached to the project, and certainly JWhedon had plans for his character. There was a fair amount of discussion thru the commentaries and interviews (and episodes!)about the mystery presented by his background and bearing. A season of build up w/no payoff? Ack.
To say nothing of the real loss Ron Glass's abscence from the crew would be. Kaylee may be the crew's heart, but only Ron Glass could be their conscience. The interplay between the actors would seem unbalanced w/o him.
So, again, why WOULDNT Ron Glass be there? I gotta tell you, if it's just the money, I'm going to scream.

SHINY

Monday, March 15, 2004 10:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mlsvrksgn:
A season of build up w/no payoff? Ack.

Even if he were in the movie, there's no guarantee that his mystery would be revealed...there are too many plotlines to tie up in a single movie, particularly since Joss was asked to re-write the script to serve as a springboard to a series revival...

RIVER
Purple elephants are flying.
MAL
Good. Thanks for the update.

MLSVRKSGN

Monday, March 15, 2004 10:51 PM

Aaaah, yes, the dangers of planning/writing for a series that may never come. Just a bit nerve-wracking, that.
And regardless, I'm not sure that even Mr Whedon can write a movie that will pull people in w/o doing some serious reveals on the characters.
Not everything, certainly, but some serious development just seems to be necessary. And if he's planning on writing for a new series, then there is the question of WHICH character's mystery to reveal.
River's looks to be the most complex, and therefore the least likely to be used. After all, word was that that was the original plan, w/c had to be scrappd once it was understood that he might be writing a new series springboard. So that really seems to leave Inara's or Book's background to go with.
Inara seems the obvious way to go, given that using her would give more screen time to the movie's "principal" (Mal/NFillion) because of their relationship. However, JWhedon may prefer to save that one for the series and that leaves....Shepherd Book.
Of course, he may blow ALL that off, and just write a two hour episode. It's just that, in the main, movies that just seem to be looooong episodes havent done very well (witness the first Star Trek flick [wince]).
Regardless, though, I regarded Book as a valuable player in the show, as I'm sure did we all, and I feel that his lack in the movie would leave a great big gaping hole in the character dynamics.

AURAPTOR

Monday, March 15, 2004 11:26 PM

yep, you nailed it. Book brings a sense of compassion to the crew that might otherwise be outweighed by the thieving, the killing, and the whoring. (heh hee)

I don't know all the particulars, but I really hope Ron ends up on Serenity , where he belongs.

They don't like it when you shoot at 'em.

LEAFY

Monday, March 15, 2004 11:56 PM

Without Book, it just ain't Serenity ....

If Book isn't there, I'll go see the movie, but I'll only see it ONCE ...

WHOODAHN

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 1:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MiloraDell:
I LIKE HIM AND HIS HAIR!!!! Reason enough to keep him around, methinks .

Does anyone know where I can get a long gray wig so I can look like Book?

I swear I'll wear it when the movie comes out.

VETERAN

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 2:48 AM

I'm with Browncoat1 on this. I hope it's just a minor snag in the negotiations and that it gets resolved soon. Book (Ron) contributes so much to the show.

.."I said the Special Hell."

..."Yes, but it's somewhat fuzzy on the subject of kneecaps."

ECMORGAN69

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 3:16 AM

I hope Ron Glass makes it to "Serenity". He gets some of the snappiest lines, and his delivery of them is just priceless.

I especially like the one about the kneecaps

They can have my "Firefly" DVDs when they pry them from my cold, dead fingers....

Oh yeah, you, FOX TV!!

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