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Firefly fans are rejoicing as Nathan Fillion has confirmed a revival is finally in the works - though not the one they might have been expecting.

The star known for portraying the captain of the starship Serenity in the 26th Century-set sci-fi Western drama has confirmed that an animated series based on the cancelled 2002 show is currently in the works.

Fillion spoke at the Awesome Con event in Washington DC this weekend along with his co-stars Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, and Summer Glau, who are all expected to return.

The star’s own production banner Collision33 will develop the series, with husband-and-wife writing team Tara Butters (Agent Carter, Dollhouse) and Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, Flash) serving as showrunners in their first professional collaboration.

A script for the cartoon sequel has already been written and is set in between the original 11 episodes aired in 2002 and the film Serenity, released in 2025.

Fillion took to Instagram to confirm the exciting news to his followers, revealing he has received the blessing from Firefly’s creator Joss Whedon, who is not involved in the revival.

He also told Deadline: “The dedication of Firefly fans has kept this 25-year-old show relevant.

“Clearly, the return of Firefly is something the fans want. More importantly, it’s something they deserve.”

A Firefly reboot has been over two decades in the making. Despite developing a cult following and often considered one of the greatest series of the 21st Century, it was cancelled by Fox after just one season.