Firefly Season 2 remains a fantasy for many, but the cult FOX series continues to expand off-screen with a string of original books, EW reports:
EW can exclusively report that Titan Books and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products have teamed up to publish an original range of new fiction tying in to Joss Whedon’s beloved but short-lived TV series Firefly. The books will be official titles within the Firefly canon, with Whedon serving as consulting editor. The first book is due in the fall.
“[I am] delighted to be bringing new, official stories to fans of a show that has continued to grow in popularity over the years, finding new audiences in an unprecedented way,” commissioning editor Cat Camacho said in a statement. “Firefly is a hugely unique IP and Titan Books is excited to be becoming part of its legacy.”
Starring Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres and Alan Tudyk, Firefly survived a single season from 2002 to 2003 on FOX, while also spawning a the 2005 film Serenity.
Are you looking forward to more Firefly in book form? Still hoping for a full revival series or reboot?
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Suzanne Feld says
What the heck? I’ve got all the graphic novels which are supposed to be canon, too. I hope they factor those in.