But what about books vip status with the ruling alliance and his familiarity with space travel, firearms and handtohand combat. The reader, who has powers similar to ciris, runs into trouble before accidentally teleporting herself into the universe of firefly. Jul 27, 2015 this pin was discovered by firefly cortex. Nov 27, 2016 dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean maher and ron glass in the series firefly stay safe and healthy. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom. Firefly tv series 20022003 ron glass as shepherd derrial book. You all know how much firefly means to me, and book was such a special character. His actions mirrored the operative in serenity and he was the sole survivor on the attack on his camp. Kaylees the ship mechanic who is a happygolucky gal with a little crush on. Shepherd derrial book firefly, the popular fox television series created by joss whedon, comes to life in a new boardgame from gale force nine. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. Firefly ron glass as shepherd derrial book licensed fansets pin.
Dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean. Firefly cargo crate shepherd book wraiths world of wonder. We know that the gentle christian preacher in fireflyand serenity has stolen another mans identity. Derrial book, firefly the counselor, the defender, the seer of all the odd folks on serenity, shepherd book is perhaps the most mysterious. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview terrace 2008 and firefly. The man known as shepherd derrial book has one heck of a backstory.
Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. It was a sad evening when the news came of ron glass passing and as such we knew that a box for our shepherd would ship sooner rather than later. The cast returns ron glass as shepherd derrial book. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. The shepherd s tale which filled in a remarkable amount of backstory on the character that had only been hinted at in the tv series and film. Ron glass announced it at the 2007 browncoat cruise. He takes refuge at an abbey where he becomes a shepherd before leaving on serenity to become a missionary. His background is explored further in the comic book serenity. A passenger aboard the space transport serenity from the tv series firefly as played by ron glass. He later reprised the fanfavorite role in the 2005 film serenity. But what about books vip status with the ruling alliance and his familiarity with space travel, firearms, and handtohand combat. He has a mysterious past, and on numerous occasions has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in a number of fields incongruous with the clergy. Derrial book ultimate pop culture wiki fandom powered. Jayne is a mercenary who is predominately interested in money.
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. After his voice recording session, glass sat down with us to. 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. 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. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on the streets. I dont read a lot of comic books graphic novels, so this was just a fun read from the fantastic universe that joss whedon created for tv.
For me, firefly s biggest mystery was not about the mad skills of river. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Shepherd derrial book fan casting for firefly 60s recast. We know that the gentle christian preacher in firefly and serenity has stolen another mans identity. If we only consider the tv show, derrial book is a passenger aboard serenity. It is implied that the alliance covers up the loss, therefore not officially punishing book. Canon comics publisher dark horse released a book centric graphic novel in 2010 titled serenity. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. He has devoted his life to religion, but its clear that his thoughts and beliefs about religion and everything else under the sun is definitely outside of the typical box. He also reprised his role as shepherd derrial book in 2005s firefly followup film, serenity. Homeless, he visits a soup kitchen and finds god while contemplating a bowl of soup. Firefly serenity tv episode 2002 ron glass as shepherd derrial book. Ron glass dons the collar once again as shepherd derrial book in firefly online.
Shepherd derrial book is arguably the most mysterious character of the firefly crew. These pins are perfect for wearing on your clothes or for adding to your collection. One day he told joss whedon that hes tired of facing fans at conventions knowing what they are going to ask and not having answers. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative. Shepherd book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while. Ron glass, a prolific tv actor known for playing ron harris in the sitcom barney miller and shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died. So, why would the alliance show him respect at the time the firefly events were taking place. Compelling characters, great storytelling and an evocative universe have made firefly a fan favorite for over a decade. The series focuses on shepherd book s previously unrevealed secret past. In addition to his role in firefly, glass starred as ron harris in the american sitcom barney miller. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Derrial book was one of the most enigmatic characters on firefly, and almost a decade after the show premiered, were finally getting some answers in the good shepherds very own graphic novel. Shepherd derrial book summary set between end of serenity the movie and before the events of leaves on the wind the graphic novel, this is a speculation on what transpired between.
Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. Hey guys, here we are with another crate, this one featuring our shepherd, derrial book. Derrial book firefly serenity, firefly cosplay, shepherd book. 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. Shepherd derrial book born nom blissex was an passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew and imperial informer. He describes himself as a shepherd, who lived in an abbey, and didnt really care where he wanted to go next. Shepherd book mini masters figure firefly cargo crate exclusive march 2017 5. Let this derrial book pin guide your spirit in the right direction. I am by no means a browncoat, the diehard fans of joss whedons world of western outlaws in space, the thematic axis of his gonetoosoon television show firefly. 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. He was an officer until he led a brilliant defeat, after which he was discharged. Shop firefly ron glass as shepherd derrial book licensed fansets pin microverse and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment. What is shepherd book main role on the tv series firefly.
Why did the alliance show respect to shepherd book, in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The shepherd s tale reveals book s past as we all sit around and mourn the cancellation of caprica, lets revisit another excellent scifi show that was over all too quickly. While no character created by joss whedon is as simple as their face value, compared to book, the other characters in firefly are pretty straightforward. He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the alliance. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass. Strangely, so does ron glass, the man who played shepherd derrial book in the tv series firefly and movie, serenity. Shepherd derrial book fan casting for firefly 90s recast. Prior to the 2007 browncoat cruise, a firefly convention held aboard a cruise ship, ron glass asked whedon for some information to answer the inevitable questions on shepherd derrial book s backstory. More on the comic can be found on the firefly wikia. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Our little damn heroes shepherd book maquette comes with a sleek black stand and is offered in a numbered, limited edition of 1,000 statues and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Shepherd derrial book furimi shepherd book arguably the best christan character ever developed one of my favorite characters on firefly you dont fix faith, faith fixes you because every great scifi story needs a shepherd. Your favorite characters from the cult space western drama, firefly and its cinematic followup, serenity, have been captured in pin form.
Well, now hes going to get some info to answer those questions with. Shepherd book is a character in firefly and the 2006 film serenity. Serenity qmx firefly little damn heroes shepherd derrial. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. There, she will meet malcom reynolds along with his crew, where she will discover new threats, secrets and hidden feelings. Derrial shepherd book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. He needed a new identity, so he murdered a random citizen named derrial book and took that name as his own.
In 2002, glass joined the shortlived fox scifi drama firefly as series regular shepherd derrial book. Derrial book often called shepherd book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. The cast returns ron glass as shepherd derrial book duration. This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin.
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