Finally saw "Serenity"--yay, dollar movies--and I knew beforehand about Book and Wash. I can see the point of killing Book (convenient he was the only one to survive long enough to talk, but hey), but why kill Wash? True, it underscores Joss' "nearly everyone is fair game" views, but it seems to serve little purpose except for an extra level of angst. Still, I was crying a lot in all the right places, and a good movie viewing was had by all.
'Shindig'
Firefly 4: Also, we can kill you with our brains
Discussion of the Mutant Enemy series, Firefly, the ensuing movie Serenity, and other projects in that universe. Like the other show threads, anything broadcast in the US is fine; spoilers are verboten and will be deleted if found.
Why kill Wash? Because it made the reaver battle that followed a real nail biter. I had no idea who'd be next (Zoe? Jayne? Kaylee? Simon?) and I was very much relieved there wasn't a next. (And I loved it when River went all Buffy on the reavers.) Besides, do you really think Alan Tudyk would've been available for sequels? He just seems like the kind of actor too many casting directors would love to add to their casts.
From what I've heard, AT wanted to keep his schedule free for Broadway.
I figured they killed Wash because otherwise he had nothing to do in the picture.
do you really think Alan Tudyk would've been available for sequels?
Well, considering I have no idea what else he's done, it never crossed my mind. And he had as much to do as anyone else, I guess.
But he did stuff. Apart from saving their asses, he was the sentimental core of the ship.
I was thinking part of the reason Wash was killed was to give River something to do now that she's regained her sanity.
she's regained her sanity
Optimist.
I watched the first dvd of the set on Thanksgiving -- I think there were a couple of converts!
Well, considering I have no idea what else he's done, it never crossed my mind.
He had a sizable support role in "A Knight's Tale" and he's doing "Spamalot" on Broadway. Movie and Broadway roles beat continuing SF roles in the status hierarchy.