All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Your favorite characters from the cult space western drama, firefly and its cinematic followup, serenity, have been captured in pin form. What is shepherd book main role on the tv series firefly. Hes a mystery to the crew he travels with on the firefly class transport, serenity. The series focuses on shepherd books previously unrevealed secret past. The shepherds tale from dark horse this graphic novel explores shepherd books life in flashbacks after he is hit by the alliance sparrow during the attack on haven film serenity. The shepherds tale in answers, and, like you, people comment that that doesnt explain why the alliance still pay him dues. He sheds his old identity by killing a random passerby and stealing his identification card, becoming derrial book. Serenity is a line of comic books published by dark horse comics from 2005 to 2017. He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the alliance. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. After being discharged he found god in a bowl of soup while at a soup kitchen and decided to join an abby. 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.
Why did the alliance show respect to shepherd book, in. But it was his role as the whitehaired shepherd on firefly that most people adored him for. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It was the enigmatic shepherd books and his promise of a dark past.
To the crew of serenity, derrial book s past was a mystery. Derrial shepherd book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. Switch his arms out for a second pair included that show book in prayer. An exploration of the lives of serenitys crew with some extra cargo and an easy paying job to. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on. As shepherd book lies dying after defending haven, he flashes back over his life story. It is a canonical continuation of joss whedons firefly television series and the 2005 film serenity, which are all part of the firefly media franchise.
He indicated early on that he was a shepherd who had been living in the. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. Readers learned that book served as an undercover operative for the browncoats. The wry shepherd holds a bible in one hand and a shotgun behind his back fully prepared for what might lie ahead. Shepherd derrial book fan casting for firefly 60s recast. Let this derrial book pin guide your spirit in the right direction. The characters on firefly are easily the most compelling part of the entire series. Nov 26, 2016 but it was his role as the whitehaired shepherd on firefly that most people adored him for. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. Well, i did decide to get the book, and so heres the answer. For me, fireflys biggest mystery was not about the mad skills of river. With nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin. Dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean maher. The shepherds tale reveals books past as we all sit around and mourn the cancellation of caprica, lets revisit another excellent scifi show that was over all too quickly.
Qmx has captured the contradicting sides of derrial book in this 4 12 handcast, handpainted maquette. If he was a pretender to the cloth he played the role remarkably well. Contentsshow production details during production of the film. Serenity qmx firefly little damn heroes shepherd derrial book. You all know how much firefly means to me, and book was such a special character.
See more ideas about shepherd book, firefly serenity and serenity. Qmx has captured the two contradicting sides of derrial book in this handcast, handpainted maquette. The concept of a space western is definitely a cool one, and the story is undeniably riveting in its own right, but ultimately the complex and charming characters are what make the series so memorable, even more than a decade and a half after it aired and was prematurely canceled. Who do you think should play shepherd derrial book in firefly 60s recast. Ron glass dons the collar once again as shepherd derrial book in firefly online. Dec 21, 2019 9 derrial book infj shepherd book is undeniably a very unique soul.
Always carefully packed and from a nonsmoking household. We start off the book in a scene close to where we find. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out to the border worlds. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and. Sep 20, 2019 who do you think should play shepherd derrial book in firefly 60s recast. The shepherds tale is a testament to both the man and his philosophy, and a fitting epitaph to the preacher man of the firefly universe.
Dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean. Dec 08, 2010 the life of derrial book and serenity. Firefly shepherd book ron glass licensed fansets pin firefly bx4. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Hey guys, here we are with another crate, this one featuring our shepherd, derrial book. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Morena baccarin as inara serra, a highclass call girl who is a member of the companions guild. The ensemble cast portrays the nine characters who live on serenity. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. Aged down characters agedup characters actionadventure.
This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin story. Played masterfully by the venerable veteran actor and, ironically, buddhist ron glass, shepherd book is one of the more cryptic and puzzling characters of fireflys basic nine which is really saying something about a ship full of people with secrets. After his voice recording session, glass sat down with us to. The shepherds tale added more details to the mysterious background of shepherd derrial book portrayed by the late ronald earle glass. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. 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 shepherd s very own graphic novel. 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. The shepherds tale finally explains all of that, through a series of flashbacks that delve deeper and deeper into books past. 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. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom.
Did joss whedon ever reveal the history to shepherd book. The man known as shepherd derrial book has one heck of a backstory. Serenity qmx firefly little damn heroes shepherd derrial. These pins are perfect for wearing on your clothes or for adding to your collection. 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 sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. Shepherd book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while.
He describes himself as a shepherd, who lived in an abbey, and didnt really care where he wanted to go next. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. My idea of an episode arc, somewhere between the end of the first season and way before the movie. Nov 27, 2016 dr simon tam and shepherd derrial book, played by sean maher and ron glass in the series firefly. Nov 26, 2016 ron glass, a prolific tv actor known for playing ron harris in the sitcom barney miller and shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died. Alexander, and book says its a shame what happened to the ship. 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. Hulu has all 14 episodes of the series available for streaming. Companions firefly posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin.
Those left behind, better days, the other half, and downtime were all set between the firefly series and the movie serenity. The shepherd s tale added more details to the mysterious background of shepherd derrial book portrayed by the late ronald earle glass. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Firefly tv series 20022003 the movie database tmdb. A collection of graphic novels set in the firefly universe. 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. 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. 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. Meaning on paper shepherd book is nothing but a retired prominent alliance officer.
From the manufacturer the man known as shepherd derrial book has one heck of a backstory. Most of you will have already heard about this its the official tale revealing the backstory of books mysterious past. Hes a mystery to the crew he travels with on the fireflyclass transport, serenity. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass. Float out and its never easy are set after serenity. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If we only consider the tv show, derrial book is a passenger aboard serenity. He needed a new identity, so he murdered a random citizen named derrial book and took that name as his own. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview terrace 2008 and firefly 2002. His caring and compassionate portrayal of derrial book had roots in his every day life. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes.
He has a mysterious past, and on numerous occasions has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in a number of fields incongruous with the clergy. Firefly tv series 20022003 ron glass as shepherd derrial book. Ron glass, a prolific tv actor known for playing ron harris in the sitcom barney miller and shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died. Zack whedon not only created a narrative that fans of the series have longed for, but did so in a fashion that reflects the subject of that story as well. If you look at your life as a chain of events, each responsible for the next and caused by the last, where does any story begin. In memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. Ron glass firefly serenity shepherd derrial book rare signed autograph photo. The shepards tale is the story of shepard book and tells his life in excerpts.
Firefly was cancelled before it ever was able to expand on the back stories of most of the characters, and the followup movie, serenity, simply didnt have the time. The cast returns ron glass as shepherd derrial book. The viewers of the show were teased now and again about this evasive past and was not resolved during the movie. Ron glass as shepherd derrial book, a preacher with a mysterious, dark, and troubled past. Ron glass announced it at the 2007 browncoat cruise. An alliance officer walking down the street recognizes him, calling him derrial book and book laughs, telling him to guess again. But what about books vip status with the ruling alliance and his familiarity with space travel, firearms, and handtohand combat. Serenity, meaning calm and peaceful was a rather odd name for a firefly class space ship. Aint it cool news have just posted an interview with ron glass aka shepherd derrial book regarding the forthcoming graphic novel, firefly. Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them. It was a sad evening when the news came of ron glass passing and as such we knew that a box. So, why would the alliance show him respect at the time the firefly events were taking place.
We know that the gentle christian preacher in firefly and serenity has stolen another mans identity. He had just left the southdown abbey and decided to get out into the world. From wikipedia his background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Shepherd derrial book the preacher with a past played by ron glass we first meet shepherd book on the eavesdown docks on persephone. Shepherd derrial book was a very interesting character in firefly with a very secretive past. In the tv show firefly, what secret was shepherd book.