Firefly's Summer Glau was Shaped by Sci-Fi - Speakeasy

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Summer Glau (Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Arrow) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about transitioning from dancing into acting, kicking off her acting career on Firefly, entering the world of conventions, and playing a robot on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
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[@CarlLuoma]

It breaks my heart when I see Firefly cast members talk about their experience on the show and they have that look like they've lost something they can never get back.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Well, it fits. I don't think there's ever really been a tv show that has been missed as much as Firefly. At least to my knowledge.

[@pabrowncoatbrewer7154]

The fans of Firefly are a very rabid fan base. We call ourselves Browncoats in memory of the Independents that fought the Alliance. We even hold an annual gathering called the Browncoat Ball (based on the episode Shindig) where fans come from around the USA to gather and have fun. It’s really just a great time with other fans.

[@brandonferris4885]

Such a lovely woman. I met her a few years ago and she was so sweet and kind. I freaking Love her. I got my copy of Serenity signed and I gave her the biggest hug. Sweetest woman I’ve ever met. Such an unbelievable sweetheart. I Love Summer Glau

[@JohnP538]

It's easy for an actor to fake emotions, it's much harder to play the blank slate, or the damaged mind. Summer Glau pulled it off twice with very solid performances.

[@Sakrysta]

It’s so refreshing to watch an interviewee who is articulate and intelligent. Summer speaks with such grace - no “likes” and “you knows” filling the empty spaces, just thoughtful conversation and communication. I love her. 🥰

[@Gfunk839]

This dude is such a good conversationalist .. wish I had his skills

[@iapologizeinadvancehowever9854]

Is that you Greg Gutfeld?

[@Colonel_Klink]

I'm so in love with Summer. She seems so down to earth and humble.

[@shiznuts]

Such a crush on her when she was on Terminator TSCC and what a lovely person she is!

[@ThePilexstream]

I feel you bro, I feel yea! So much pain, that they canceled TSCC. Nothing lasts forever! *"sobs"*

[@ILikeWafflz]

+Pilexstream As a late bloomer into the show, I feel like I'm exploring a ghost town looking up Summer Glau stuff, because all of the videos are years old, and most comments are at least months apart. Not to mention the mild depression that's going to occur when I finish watching it, as it's really good, and know that there will be no more :(

[@shiznuts]

ILikeWafflz She has a brief appearance in Arrow. Was good seeing her again! Still got to watch Serenity which has been on my to-watch-list since forever.

[@nrok113]

this is the best actual interview on this show. I really enjoy the usual back and forth between two comedians here but this is really good.

[@annalenacombet9328]

Summer Glau made my convention experience a few years ago, she is incredibly generous and kind and welcoming and made my day, the convention and my year. The things she said to me that day drive me forward every hard day I have and for that I will support her through everything :)

[@bucky-olivia-barnes8937]

I met her once. I have a quote of hers from Firefly tattooed on me and she took a picture of it. I'm a part of her phone. :)

[@danielwilliamson6180]

River Tam and Cameron Phillips are the best characters Summer Glau ever played.

[@uwcb1]

This is the first interview where she seems relaxed, and to be having fun. Its really nice to see. Thanks for the interview, and congrats on the wee one Summer!

[@GraeHall]

I think one of my favourite aspects of these interviews, other than Paul's mustache, is you get to see actors sink, or swim. It's not the highly managed press junkets, it's in depth conversation. So, when they swim, like Summer does here, it's fucking satisfying. You get to feel happy that the actor you like that played a role you liked, is a sharp human being. It kinda makes you dig River even more, to see that Summer is thoughtful, interesting, and, interested. Also, Paul's mustache, I await the episode where it finally gets a chance to be interviewed and speak.

[@audiogear474]

I've never seen Firefly but i'm on my third watch of The Sarah Conner Chronicles which is now my all time favorite show.. Summer was best actor on the show IMO. I will definately check out Firefly.

[@FistAsmussen]

She is so lovely. And being pregnant suits her very well. I totally adore her and loved her in everything I saw her in (Firefly, SCC, Knights of Badassdom etc.). Also a great interview :)

[@CDangles]

Man... I stumbled across Speakeasy last night. This is quickly growing on me as an amazing interview set up. Paul is super charming. I think that helps him get these people to open up for the interviews. And there's little hints of great prep work hiding in his questions.

[@joekelly9369]

Awesome Summer Glau , changed a lot of young girls lives . Her scenes have a powerfull presence . Shes 40 and still really beautifull .

[@CannibalAmerica]

I came here from PFT's Speakeasy interview

[@notsure4746]

+John Dickenson He's clearly smitten.

[@theEarlofChip]

+John Dickenson I believe you're referring to Mr. Summer Glau

[@Piecar]

Me too. It's funny to watch him start to go goo-goo eyes through the interview

[@kooljuan7]

man hes a fucking awesome host, u can tell that he study for the interwies, aswome man just great job ;)

[@goregrindisthebestgenre]

Sucks he got replaced.

[@homiefromfl]

+Putrid Promotions He left to focus on other things.

[@GraeHall]

He's a gifted talent, and there's no denying he has a gift for interviewing. He does this better than those on network TV who do only that for their jobs. ANd that's just one of the things he does. This series with him, before he was replaced, is a god damn how to of interviewing.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Serenity is one of my favourite films, I was just reading the comics & wishing firefly had continued. When Summer rocked up in Arrow I literally shouted 'yes, awesome!' at my TV. I like everything she has been in, I was just discussing today that it is a shame such great actors don't get more parts & aren't in more wonderful things. A lovely interview as always :)

[@TheNatewl777]

I was glad she was Arrow too. I like that show and don't like many shows. So when she popped up I got really excited about it. I actually did not realize they had comics of FireFly. I may need to look into those.

[@thetomster7625]

man, even 8 months pregnant that woman is freakin beautiful, yet seemingly still down to earth

[@iapologizeinadvancehowever9854]

It's called the Glow!

[@nathanharrison1739]

I'm a simple man... I see Summer Glau, I click.

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

1:00 How did he resist saying it haha

[@mavriksc]

I find my self doing the bits they do when they do it on the show, and also in real life when anyone says something from CBB i'll usually mumble it to myself and laugh. "'s been a while"

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Sean Carlisle Oh yeah me too

[@schmassbinder]

Science!

[@tomkvideo]

Oh man. I love Summer Glau, but if history serves right, this means Speakeasy is soon to be cancelled.

[@ThisIsMego]

Arrow's still going strong...

[@reichardkonige6905]

Please, they bring her on to doomed shows for the ratings boost from Firefly fans. She's the cure not the cause.

[@ThisIsMego]

Reichard Könige The attempted cure maybe. Doesn't help most of the times unfortunately.

[@pabrowncoatbrewer7154]

She also appeared on Big Bang Theory and they went for another 7(?) years.

[@Callsign_Neuro]

BULLET TO THE BRAIN PAN, SQUISH! 😊😊😊 We Love You Summer!!!

[@atree88]

Awww shes amazing! Lovely person it seems.

[@GailNott]

Had to watch again. What an adorable fanboy.

[@netdoctor1]

This just makes me love her all the more...

[@Zidana123]

man... when I hear about Glau dancing bravely on a broken foot cause the field is just that competitive, I feel so bad for her. People talk about brave, strong roles for women in cinema and all that. And here she is, having lived through that.

[@seph2967]

Such a beautiful person and actor, that child is going to be gorgeous, best wishes to the family! Great Interview!

[@grkpektis]

She was an awesome villain in Arrow too. Please get Adam Baldwin on

[@joselopez6990]

I had a crush on her when she was on Firefly when I was only 14

[@sp3ct0r72]

Jose Lopez I still have a crush on her

[@MarighnamaniMr]

me too. I watched TSCC quite recently. Fell for her instantly.

[@carpentrykid7503]

Sooo cute seeing Paul with a high school crush

[@9591ken]

Ms. Glau, I've loved you in every project I've seen you in. I can't wait to see your next project. I would love to meet you in person!

[@TheNatewl777]

So cool. I think she is great. Was a big time Firefly fan and I thought she was very good on it. Especially in the movie. Just found out she is on Arrow too and I was happy about that.

[@jonesey251]

those eyes

[@638245]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH! **sigh**

[@Jim73]

This is awesome. I love both of these people so much. And there is so much good insight to being hollywood.... I love this. 500 stars.

[@wolbi01]

makes me love summer more n more... I first noticed her in the movie Firefly and yeah, I became obsessed with her. She is gorgeous. :D Great interview btw :)

[@peterchristensen7363]

Great interview! PFT strikes again.

[@Lue_Jonin]

Such an interesting adorable talented person ❤ 🎥👍 Top Shelf Summer... Top Shelf.

[@flamegaming1846]

Summer Glau plays Summer Glau in Jeff1000 web series Congratulations you played yourself

[@juanhinojosa4532]

Such a sweet and gorgeous woman. Her husband is by far the luckiest man on the planet to be married to such an awesome woman. I bet she was a great dancer. Their loss our gain.

[@NestanSvensk]

IT'S BEEN A WHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILE

[@slopappy]

She comes across as so cute and sweet, it's hard to believe she used to work in Hollywood.

[@rcoveyduc]

"Summmmmerrrrrrr!"

[@ForeverInDreams237]

She looks a lot hotter now years after firefly and serenity. I always liked Kaylie tho.

[@Xakwinrus]

классная тёлка

[@jarredcross9384]

'weeeeell, I wear a tie!"

[@stanbutler90]

PFT has always been funny and brilliant.

[@andreylobov7209]

Please add the option to enable subtitles!

[@yourattentionplease]

A Kiddy Cocktail is the best drink. well done

[@kennybosefus]

I always wondered why she didn't pronounce her name "Summer Glow" as a stage name... I mean, it's so close already.

[@NickleAskew]

Are they talking about Geoff from Craig Ferguson?

[@youdoitillwatch]

Browncoats unite!

[@emstvofficial2578]

Summer your video fantastic please upload your video full movie-terminator the Sarah Cameron chronicle. OK

[@heru-deshet359]

Are Summer Glau and Clair Coffee related? They look so much alike!

[@docsdomain]

Don't forget about the t.v.show called The Cape.

[@eka2894]

dollhouse :)

[@giuseppelavecchia775]

Ha un viso che mi attira terribilmente,anche gli occhi

[@thedarknight5714]

1:01 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO. My dream about marrying and living with Summer has been destroyed... :'(

[@highonfire885]

😍

[@meattrademark1335]

Josh Friedman went on to direct The Avengers!

[@ChhaiTea]

Actually it was Joss Whedon who directed the Avengers. Summer did work with both Whedon and Friedman though.

[@6663000]

pretty

[@ThalesPo]

Esse aí não é o pastor Arnaldo?

[@iapologizeinadvancehowever9854]

Eta Kooram Nah Smech!

[@BeranM]

JB Murdock

[@honsou1978dk]

I wish my career started with Firefly... I guess that drink WAS strong, since they only tasted in that one time... or did Summer take one more sip in the end? :)

[@1stb1]

+honsou1978dk i think she gave birth in the same month or a few weeks after the interview was done, but i think the worst of the risk to fetuses from alcohol has passed that late into the pregnancy

[@honsou1978dk]

+John Smith Well, a few sips of a drink now and then probably won't hurt, otherwise half the people my age and older would be deform or something. ;)

[@norwegianblue64]

+John Smith A Shirley Temple is non-alcoholic...

[@1stb1]

shirley temple was a raging alcoholic, i seen her this one time in 1867

[@wolfganggraham2165]

+John Smith 1867? Man you are old.

[@jv-lk7bc]

ST movie was released exactly ten years after the series ended, not "decades after". grr

[@Bill-zp2mt]

Echo

[@philpeterson2333]

No Bowtie?

[@andrewgrove1691]

Beautiful pregnant girl

[@PeteDohertyIsADrug]

It's been a whiiile....

[@orangeSoda35]

finally another interview. I was about to unsub.

[@ChristopherScudder]

PFT stenciled on the sleeves? Must be tired of dress shirt mix-em ups.

[@BlainePistolle]

I thought the River storyline was overplayed in the series. Just. Meh.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Dude no. That's like saying Neo's storyline was overplayed in the Matrix!

[@BlainePistolle]

It was.

[@kedabro1957]

@@NotAnotherKuromi Like Frodo hogging all the screen time in LOTR.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

@@BlainePistolle Lol maybe you prefer an ensemble cast?