 Con Man , a 2015 comedy web series created by Tudyk and co @-@ produced by Fillion , draws on the pair 's experiences as cult science fiction actors touring the convention circuit . Though it is not autobiographical , the show 's fictional Spectrum echoes Firefly and Tudyk 's and Fillion 's roles reflect their own Firefly roles . Torres and Maher made guest appearances . Maher played himself as a former Firefly actor . 
