If you loved Joss Whedon’s short-lived sci-fi series “Firefly” or its movie spin-off, “Serenity,” you’ll want to tune in Tuesday. Two members of the “Firefly” cast, Alan Tudyk and Morena Baccarin, star in the series premiere of “V” on ABC. RedEye takes a look at how the new TV roles of some “Firefly” cast members compare to their time as space cowboys.
Nathan Fillion
“Firefly” character: Capt. Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
Now: Fillion’s charismatic Richard Castle on ABC’s “Castle” recently dressed as the less refined Mal for Halloween.
Adam Baldwin
“Firefly” character: Tough guy Jayne Cobb
Now: As Col. John Casey on “Chuck,” Baldwin beats on baddies too, but he’s quicker with a quip than Jayne ever was.
Summer Glau
“Firefly” character: Butt-kicking savant River Tam
Now: Glau’s time as a butt-kicking terminator has ended, but she’s going to knock Echo (Eliza Dushku) around beginning Friday on Whedon’s “Dollhouse.”
Alan Tudyk
“Firefly” character: Pilot Hoban “Wash” Washburne
Now: While Wash was an open book, FBI agent Dale Maddox on “V” harbors a crush for his partner, Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell), and an even bigger secret.
Morena Baccarin
“Firefly” character: Space hooker Inara Serra
Now: Baccarin plays the leader of the alien Visitors on “V,” which means we still want to see what she’s covering up.
