Nathan Fillion plays Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Gina Torres plays Zoe Washburne, and Alan Tudyk plays Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburne in the cult sci-fi series Firefly.
Main cast
- Captain Malcolm ‘Mal’ ReynoldsNathan Fillion1Main
- Zoe WashburneGina Torres1Main
- Hoban ‘Wash’ WashburneAlan Tudyk1Main
- Inara SerraMorena Baccarin1Main
- Kaylee FryeJewel Staite1Main
- Jayne CobbAdam Baldwin1Main
- Simon TamSean Maher1Main
- River TamSummer Glau1Main
- Shepherd Derrial BookRon Glass1Main
Supporting cast
- BadgerMark Sheppard1Supp
- SaffronChristina Hendricks1Supp
- Adelai NiskaMichael Fairman1Supp
Guest & voice
- DobsonCarlos Jacott1Guest
- PatienceLarry Drake1Guest
- BesterJeffrey Combs1Guest
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About this cast
Firefly is a space western television series created by Joss Whedon, set in the year 2517. The show follows the crew of the Serenity, a Firefly-class spaceship, as they navigate life on the fringes of a star system controlled by the Alliance. Despite its short run of one season, it gained a devoted fanbase and spawned a feature film, Serenity.
FAQs
Who plays Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Firefly?
Nathan Fillion plays Captain Malcolm ‘Mal’ Reynolds, the captain of the Serenity.
Who plays Zoe Washburne in Firefly?
Gina Torres plays Zoe Washburne, the loyal first mate and war veteran.
Who plays Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburne in Firefly?
Alan Tudyk plays Hoban ‘Wash’ Washburne, the ship’s pilot and Zoe’s husband.
How many seasons of Firefly are there?
Firefly has only one season, consisting of 14 episodes (including the unaired pilot).
Is Firefly available to stream in the UK?
Firefly is available to stream on Disney+ in the UK, and the film Serenity is also available.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026