![]() Whedon wanted a sense that “…the people were there, stuff was going by-not airless like in Episode I (digital).”ġ0. It was too big-they gave us a five-seater even though Mal says they can’t fit five (in another part of the film). Of the Mule, Whedon said “Had to have hovercraft or I would take my ball and go home, because you’ve got to have a hovercraft. “Unlike Mal, (Nathan Fillion) he represents the Alliance-a perfectly handsome, well-meaning thing-everything they are about. Simon (Sean Maher) is always shot in blues and purples. Whedon calls Serenity the tenth character and River’s feet, the eleventh.Ĩ. The ship was designed by Whedon, Production/Art Designer Carey Meyer and Second Unit Director Loni Peristere it was contiguously built, two sets side by side. Caron part was previously shot with another unnamed actress who, “through no fault of her own” wasn’t right for the role.ħ. Mathias) is a favorite (of Whedon’s) from Christopher Guest movies. Whedon likes to cast comedy actors because, “If they can do comedy, they can do everything.” Michael Hitchcock (Dr. “Universal insisted on a villain who would really register (with audiences).” Whedon wanted him to be “A fellow so kind, so decent and caring, the audience would almost start to root for him before he starts destroying everyone.” On Ejiofor, “He brings such depth, soulfulness and regret to everything.”Ħ. The Operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor) was a new character created for the film. ![]() ![]() He wasn’t shown the set until after it was built and said a model should have been done first.ĥ. The director also complained about a set that was built on a four foot platform when he wanted it to go all the way to the ground. Whedon said the paint was still drying when Glau put her foot up. The wall in this shot was built six inches too long because of a mismeasurement, and had to be redone. Whedon felt “The prologue works because it is thematic and relates to her (River’s ) state of being.” The opening is one long take (four and a half minutes), which “establishes a sense of safety in space.” The director lauded Steadicam Operator, Mark Moore ( Resevoir Dogs, Deep Blue Sea, “Awake”) who “In forty-something takes, only slipped once-going backwards up stairs.” Whedon wanted to “…show the layout of the ship and give people a real sense of where they are, going through room by room, and meeting every character. ![]() For instance, the opening classroom scene turns out to be a dream sequence, then ends up in a scary lab. “If you explain for twenty minutes, people go away.” The director tried to get in a lot of exposition without being dull. Of creating and writing the film, Whedon said it was difficult because the show was done he didn’t want to have to repeat, but there was a lot of history. Whedon claims the funky company logo is “…everyone’s favorite thing to do. It is your movie, which means if it sucks, it’s your fault.”Ģ. This movie should not exist-failed TV shows don’t get made into a major motion picture unless the creator, cast and fans really believe. The follow-up to his beloved television series “Firefly” was “…Ignored…hailed as one of the most cancelled shows of the year.” The director explained “The people who made and watched the show loved it a little too much to lay down their arms. Serenity is a film that, according to Writer/Director Joss Whedon, should not exist. And perhaps that is Serenity’s best unintended side effect, the beauty of a director’s film love story to his beloved, short-lived series may gain “Firefly” new audience and fans.ġ. My initial attempt at “Firefly” was put off by a terribly slow and unengaging first episode, but after seeing the film, I’m encouraged to try again. As one of the stragglers who has tried both ways, I suggest Serenity first. For latecomers to the “Firefly”/ Serenity universe, knowing fans often advise watching one before the other.
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