It's Official: FOX Considering Firefly Reboot

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Originally Posted by kemcha

Well, I think the best thing they could do is a reboot. But, Whedon could just as easily retcon Wash's death. Since Ron White passed away some time ago, he could be a tougher choice. But, there could also be the choice to recast the characters with other actors and just continue where the first season left off.

But, I think the best chance would be just to reboot the series and recast. I would like to see the original cast return but since they've all mostly gone their separate way, I doubt they would return.

I don't really believe a retcon of an important scene from the movie could work. However, "Serenity" is still alive with the comic book series, which is considered canon - but I guess they could retcon the comic as it is not as well-know as the series/movie.

A total reboot will not work either, at least not with the hard core fans (think of Ghostbusters). A recast, maybe... But it's hard to picture anyone else playing the roles of these iconic characters. I think they need to do either a sequel or a spinoff with less major characters.