Ron Glass Support Thread

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

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 3:23 AM

I would be truly disappointed in a Firefly movie without Ron Glass.

I would still see the movie, but honestly not enjoy it as much unless Book (played only by Glass) is included.

It would be a little like your favourite meal, made without one of the key ingredients. What could be great would only be good - and just not quite what you wanted.

Well, not quite what I'd want anyway - I don't mean to speak for anyone else. But for me, it truly makes the news of the movie a little less joyful.

Here's to hoping this sorts itself out in the best way possible.

STEALTH

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:29 AM

While I would be disappointed if Shepard Book wasn’t able to be in the “big dam movie” however neither was he in “Ariel” or “Heart of Gold” as I remember so you can have a good showing none the less and I’m sure all us Firefly Fans will be waiting outside the cinema when it opens the doors on the first day..or you wouldn’t really be a true fan would you? weather or not Ron is in this Version( hoping we see Serenity2, etc) because the world needs to see Joss’s Movie no matter what!

Just hope it gets shown in Australia!...or I’ll move!

LEMAT

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:39 AM

Stealth,

He was in "Heart of Gold." He said he would with the fortifications; he had been following a carpenter for years.

Jon loves Book.

MEILI

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:34 AM

Must...have...Book! Ron, if you're reading this, goose your agent or whatever! Joss and/or casting people, if you're reading this please let us know as soon as you can whether Book is going to be in the movie. I surely hope so; Ron brings a depth to the part that makes whatever devious backstory you've got for Book very, very intriguing. Whatever Book is, or was, Ron makes you want to know.

And then there's the hair. God love the hair.

BOMBA

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:10 AM

Call me an optimist .... Maybe they're saving Ron/Book for the new series next year ???

EPRESSMAN617

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:52 AM

sheer genius!!

I love the idea of Book talking about the special hell at the beginning. Truly inspired.

I also wanted to show my support for Book being in the film and being played by Ron Glass. The crew wouldn't be the same without him. I would like to see his subplot developed, but even if it wasn't, he should still be involved.

P.S. - FX

SASJA

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:00 AM

I'm far from convinced that Glass won't be in the movie - so I think you should hold your horses on the fan letter writing.

If he isn't in the movie, I think it will be because of one thing only: a movie cannot give due credit to the same amount of characters or have the same number of story lines a series can. The movie will probably (purely my own speculation) concentrate on the River/Blue Sun story line, which should take up the better part of a two hours movie. The rest of the time will be used to introduce the characters and the world, and probably one romantic subplot (most likely Mal/Inara, as Mal is (I guess?) the movie's main character but not directly involved with the main plot - so they need to put a little spotlight on him). There's just not time enough for dealing properly with the Shepherd's mysterious past - and I'd rather not know than have a rushed explanation. Hopefully, we'll see it unwind in the next season of Firefly

Even though we don't have the time for the full story of Book, he could of course still be on board with a mysterious yet unresolved past, but that wouldn't be satisfactory for the movie as a whole. Last option would be to have him on board but not giving any clues as to his non-shepherdly past, but that wouldn't really be Book then - it would just be some boring preacher.

I have complete faith in Joss Whedon &Co - they can probably come up with a better idea than me for how Book's character can be dealt with in the movie. If they decide he doesn't fit in it I'm sure they have their very good reasons (perhaps something along the lines of my explanation here, but probably something much more complex) and that the movie will be better for not having him. That doesn't mean I won't miss him and I'll definitely look forward to learning about his secrets when the series is picked up again (talking about it as a certainty is sure to make it more likely :p).

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 1:56 PM

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Originally posted by mlsvrksgn:
Aaaah, yes, the dangers of planning/writing for a series that may never come. Just a bit nerve-wracking, that.

Chin up Browncoat! No need to be pessimistic. We are all keeping our fingers crossed for Firefly to return to the small screen after the movie.

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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.

Have to disagree w/ you on this point. The thing that ropes me in and has many of us forming multiple theories is the mystery behind these characters. I think hinting at secrets and mysterious pasts will get more people interested in seeing the series when it comes to TV after the series than wrapping up most of the questions.

I for one am still very curious as to who Book really is and why he is on Serenity. Who was he before he joined the order? Why is he so devout now? Why is a companion like Inara on a freighter? Why did she leave her home when she was about to become the head of her temple? What was done to River, and why is she so important to the Blue Hands? What is their tie to the Alliance? And of course, we all want to know more about the War and how it changed Mal & Zoe.

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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.

I can see your reasoning on wanting to pull new fans in w/ some revealing of secrets of certain major characters, and the fear that a movie may be nothing more than a two hour episode.

Joss said that he intended to make the movie more epic than anything he could he do on TV and I trust in him to make the best movie he can. The cast has the talent and the chemistry to work magic on film, and if Universal does not second guess Joss or the script, I think we will have a great movie to see in 2005.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

MARAJADE

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 2:58 PM

i love ron, if he's not in the movie...i hope they do not replace (recast) him! they should have him visiting the abbey.

badger my ass, that's probably just milhouse!

SCIFIDO

Tuesday, March 16, 2004 3:54 PM

I think that Ron will find his way back. I just have a feeling that his emotions in his commentaries were real.

But, if he does not return for Serenity, JW & Co could add a short scene with a friend or relative of Book to give the fans an update. Perhaps someone Mal contacts to check up on Book, that way the fan base can know all is well in just a few moments of screen time, without detracting from the plot.

Recasting.... NO, NO, NO!

Eight is not Enough

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