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Sarah Michelle Gellar, who is set to reprise the title role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the upcoming Hulu revival series, recently said that she would ideally like the show to feature a mixture of new and returning characters - including some who didn't make it out alive.

"It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original," Gellar told Vanity Fair. "We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well."

Cheerleader turned fellow demon-hunter Cordelia Chase actually survived the events of the original Buffy series, but was ultimately killed off in the final season of the Angel spin-off. While speaking to IGN, actress Charisma Carpenter said she is "hopeful" that Cordelia will make an appearance in the new series.

"I am so excited for fans,...

Despite Cordelia Chase’s unfortunate demise in the Buffy spinoff Angel, Charisma Carpenter is game to revive the character in the upcoming Buffy reboot.

In June, Sarah Michelle Gellar said her “dream is to bring back everyone who has died” in the original series. Speaking with IGN, Carpenter threw Cordy’s hat into the ring, saying that her return to the series would be “poetic” after the character’s “unjust” end in Angel’s final season.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar is sharing her thoughts and a few details about the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which is in the works at Hulu.

“It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,” Gellar told Vanity Fair in an interview at the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival. “We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.”

Gellar, who led the original series from 1997 to 2003, is returning to reprise her signature role as Buffy Summers. Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, a self-professed lifelong Buffy fan, directs the pilot, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face).

Gellar said she’s “very lucky” she “didn’t feel the pressure that today’s actors feel” with social media during her time on Buffy, and wants...

Sarah Michelle Gellar is hoping for a serious revival in the upcoming “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot.

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Gellar, who played the titular vampire-slaying heroine in the 1997 series, said she hopes for a massive “Buffy” reunion in the reboot. That means bringing back all the characters from the past, even if they perished in the original.

“It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,” Gellar said. “We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.”

It was unveiled back in February that Hulu was nearing a pilot order for a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” sequel series. A few months later, in May, Ryan Kiera Armstrong was officially named series lead. It was also revealed...

The Chosen One has shared some fresh teases about Hulu’s highly anticipated reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

During the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival, Sarah Michelle Gellar let a few new details slip as to what fans can expect from the forthcoming series. “It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,” the actress said at the festival, per Vanity Fair. “We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.”

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We recently got confirmation that a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot/sequel series is moving forward at Hulu, and the project has found its new Slayer in 15-year-old Star Wars: Skeleton Crew breakout Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who will return as Buffy Summers in a supporting role to mentor the next "Chosen One," surprised the young actress with a call to inform her that she'd landed the part.

"I know this process has been hard," Gellar prefaced in the clip, before asking Armstrong, "How do you feel about helping me save the world? You wanna be my chosen one?"

"I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side," Gellar added. "To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room."

Armstrong's character has not been officially named,...

Into every generation, a Slayer is born. In this generation, the new Slayer for Hulu’s “Buffy The Vampire Slayer“ is Firestarter and “Skeleton Crew“ star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

The announcement came from the original series’ Slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar, who broke the news to Armstrong in a touching video and will reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers.

Watch the video below, which sees her asking Armstrong to fight by her side to save the world in the upcoming pilot for Hulu, with Armstrong breaking down in tears from excitement.

It was previously reported that the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer“ reboot will focus on a new Slayer that was described as “a cerebral 16-year-old named Nova (likely a placeholder). Skewing more Willow than Buffy, the character is described as very smart and a bit of a loner.“

The new slayer’s friends will include Hugo, an out-and-proud nerd who comes from money,...

“In every generation, there is a chosen one” — so says the opening narration in early episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In this generation, and Hulu’s pilot for a Buffy reboot, that chosen one is Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Armstrong has been cast in a lead role in the pilot, which will see Sarah Michelle Gellar reprise her role as Buffy Summers. Gellar, who’s also an executive producer, shared a video of her breaking the news to Armstrong on Instagram Thursday; watch it below.

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“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,” Gellar said in a statement. “To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her...

A Star Wars: Skeleton Crew alum has a real stake in Hulu’s potential Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

Ryan Kiera Armstrong will play the new slayer in the pilot, our sister site Deadline reports, opposite original series star Sarah Michelle Gellar.

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You can watch Gellar notify Armstrong she got the part in the video below,...

The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot pilot at Hulu has found its new slayer — Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Armstrong has been cast in a lead role in the pilot opposite returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The pilot was originally announced at Hulu back in February. Exact plot details are under wraps, but sources previously said the pilot will focus on a new slayer with Gellar appearing in a recurring role as Buffy.

“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,” Gellar said. “To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.”

Gellar also shared a video on Instagram in which she tells Armstrong she got the role, which can be seen below.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write,...

Exclusive: Ryan Kiera Armstrong has landed the lead opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which has a pilot order at Hulu. Armstrong will play the new slayer in the untitled Buffyverse project, which Gellar executive produces in addition to reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers.

Oscar winner Chloé Zhao is directing the pilot, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. No additional information has been provided about the project, referred to as the next chapter in the Buffyverse, which comes from 20th Television and Searchlight TV. The character played by Armstrong is described in casting materials as an introverted high-school student.

There is some symbolism in Armstong’s casting as Geller’s spiritual successor — the actresses’ names, Ryan Kiera Armstrong and Sarah Michelle Gellar, share the same cadence. But it was Armstong’s acting chops that won her the role,...

After years of shutting rumors and fan-casting of a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot, Sarah Michelle Gellar shocked lifelong fans of the cult-favorite series by signing on to a sequel series at Hulu earlier this year.

Reflecting Tuesday on her reasons for deciding to revisit the iconic character over 20 years after staking her last vampire, the actress said on SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up” that she wants the project to bring comfort to fans living in particularly divided times.

“You know, I hope that it brings comfort. I think for me that was like, the big thing is that when you realize all these years later that the show still translates, ’cause sometimes you watch a show that you loved and you see it now and you’re like, ‘Ok,’ but it doesn’t have the same meaning. ‘Buffy’ is still hitting people who are watching it for the...

Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in many iconic projects, including 1997's I Know What You Did Last Summer, 1999's Cruel Intentions, and 2002's Scooby-Doo. However, few of them reach the popularity of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Gellar married her I Know What You Did Last Summer co-star Freddie Prinze Jr. in 2002 after they started dating in 2000. The two share two children, daughter Charlotte, 15, who was born in 2009, and Rocky, 12, born in 2012. During a new appearance on the Today show with her Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan, Gellar revealed that her children watched the pop culture show and detailed their reactions.

During the interview to discuss their partnership with Gsk for the Ask2BSure campaign to raise awareness of meningitis vaccinations, the conversation naturally shifted towards Buffy. With a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot on the way, their new reunion sent everyone into a frenzy.

Speaking about the show, Hannigan revealed her children haven't watched Buffy yet.

To celebrate the release of Fran Rubel Kuzui’s Tokyo Pop, out now – An underseen gem of ‘80s American independent cinema, we are giving away 3 copies to lucky winners!

Tokyo Pop directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), takes us on a breezy tour through bubble era Tokyo, replete with knowing nods to the city’s vibrant pop culture.

Bleach-blonde wannabe rocker Wendy (Carrie Hamilton) is disillusioned with her life in New York City. After receiving a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here,” she spontaneously hops on a plane to Tokyo with dreams of making it big as a singer.

Quickly finding herself broke and a fish out of water, she moves into a youth hostel for gaijin (foreigners) and takes up work as a hostess at a karaoke bar. Just when she’s at her breaking point, she meets Hiro (Diamond Yukai), a rock ‘n...

By the time David Arquette appeared in Wes Craven’s 1996 franchise-starting film, Scream, he had already collected quite a list of credits. Titles like Fran Rubel Kuzui’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Michael Lehmann’s Airheads began planting the seeds, but his appearance in the slasher flick watered his career into a full blossom. Since then, the actor has gone on to enjoy a fruitful run filled with genre-crossing performances and even a dip into the wild world of professional wrestling. Through it all, Scream remained a constant in his life, with Arquette reprising his role as the bumbling and naive, but lovable and brave Dewey Riley through the fifth installment.

It was in Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’s Scream, that the heartbeat of the franchise lost his when Dewey was cut down by Ghostface’s blade. As devastating as it was, the tragic moment simply had to...

Without a slayer, how can a generation survive the threats of the netherworld? As you guys might well remember, the Og Buffy Sarah Michelle Gellar promised us that if a reboot ever gets made made, it will be because they have worked out how to make it in the right and best way, whilst also honoring the memory of the original show.

‘Buffy’ Reboot Announces New Female Lead, Named Nova

It won’t be a ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ world if we don’t have a strong and fearless woman at its core.

Even though ‘Buffy’ went off air in 2003, it has managed to retain a strong audience and I’m pleased to know that they’re thinking about the Og audience every step of the way, even as they continue to look forward to capturing the hearts of new ones.

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Into every generation a Slayer is born… and a new one may be on the way.

TVLine reports that Hulu’s potential “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot will focus on a new Slayer as “the next chapter in the Buffyverse,” with Sarah Michelle Gellar reprising her iconic role as a recurring guest star.

Sources also tell the outlet that the new lead is a cerebral 16-year-old named Nova (likely a placeholder). Skewing more Willow than Buffy, the character is described very smart and a bit of a loner.

Her friends will include Hugo, an out-and-proud nerd who comes from money, and Gracie, a young vampire expert who’s an acolyte of Buffy.

Casting is said to be underway on all three roles, although a pilot has yet to receive an official order.

“Poker Face” showrunners Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman would serve as writers, showrunners, and executive producers, with Chloé Zhao...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of the most influential TV series of all time, reshaping not only the fantasy universe but also feminism in the industry. The original series ended in 2003, but it has continued to be one of the most beloved titles.

Earlier this year, Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed that a Buffy reboot is in early development. For years, the lead star said she was not interested in reprising her role as the titular character. But now she has found a story she's interested in. Still in the early stages, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series will bring Gellar back as Buffy. TVLine has shared the first details about the sequel series, which will follow a new Slayer and mark "the next chapter in the Buffyverse."

Thereboot reportedly uses Willow as an inspiration for the new slayer, instead of Buffy. In the original series, Buffy was a popular girl with girly interests,...

Six and a half years ago, it was announced that a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was in development with Monica Owusu-Breen, co-creator of the TV show Midnight, Texas, writing, executive producing, and serving as showrunner. It was said that the new show would be “contemporary, building on the mythology of the original.” That project never made it into production – and last month, it was revealed that we’re going to be getting a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival instead, with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to the role of Buffy Summers and Chloé Zhao directing the first episode. Now, TV Line reports that casting calls have gone out for characters named Nova, Hugo, and Gracie.

TV Line is fairly certain that the name Nova is just a placeholder and the character will end up being called something else – but whatever the name may be, this character is the new teenage vampire slayer that Buffy,...

Into every generation a Slayer is born… and we’ve got major scoop on the new one.

As a Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series inches closer to getting a pilot order at Hulu, the continuation is starting to gather its cast. The potential reboot, which likely will find original series lead Sarah Michelle Gellar reprising her titular role as a recurring guest star, is said to be focused on a new Slayer and “the next chapter in the Buffyverse.”

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Following the recent news that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is officially set to return to send creatures of the night running for cover, we have some details on the new characters that are set to join Sarah Michelle Gellar in the upcoming sequel series that's in development for Hulu.

Though Gellar will be back as Sunnydale's resident vamp-hunter, she will be taking on more of a mentor-type role this time. According to scooper Daniel Richtman, the main focus of the new show will be a teen named Nova, who Buffy will take on as a trainee Slayer.

The casting call reads: "Looking for actual teens or actors in their 20s for all teenage roles. Open ethnicity for all characters."

Nova – A high school vampire hunter, determined and fearless, balancing school life with slaying. Lead

Abe – Nova’s father, a dedicated photojournalist (40s-60s). Lead

Mr. Burke – The school librarian who...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Charisma Carpenter shares her candid thoughts about returning as Cordelia after the character's controversial death. It was confirmed in early February that Hulu greenlit a pilot order for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. Sarah Michelle Gellar will recur, reprising her iconic role as Buffy Summers, though the focus will turn to a new slayer. Oscar-winning Nomadland director Chloé Zhao will direct the pilot, with Poker Face showrunners Lilla and Nora Zuckerman writing the script. The project has not been picked up yet, although audiences are wondering which original cast members might return.

According to Collider, while speaking at the Indiana Comic-Con over the weekend, Carpenter touched on the possibility of returning as Cordelia. The actor, an original cast member for the first three seasons of Buffy, before moving on to the spinoff Angel, acknowledged that the Hulu pilot is still in its early stages.

For years, Sarah Michelle Gellar shut down the idea of coming back to reprise her titular role in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. However, this year, she officially confirmed a revival is in the works.

Few details are known about the sequel series, except that it will bring back Gellar. Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao, who is a long-time fan of the series, is attached to the project to direct. with Nora and Zila Zuckerman as writers, showrunners, and executive producers. Speaking to People, Sarah Michelle Gellar detailed that the Buffy update is progressing fast.

"We've set up our offices, which means things are progressing probably faster than I'd anticipated," Gellar shared. "But it's going to be a process, I think." She previously revealed that the conversation had been happening for a few years before the announcement came.

Everyone has to be patient with all of us.

"To do...

A Buffy Summers comeback is on the horizon, and it may be happening sooner than anticipated. Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to return for the as-yet-untitled Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival series, which is nearing a pilot order at Hulu. Gellar will reprise her role and executive produce. And in a recent interview, she gave fans many reasons to be excited.

And while Gellar won't lead the upcoming series — the show is set to follow a new slayer, after all — it remains a mystery if any of the other original cast members will return to reprise their roles. Sadly, we know that we won't see an on-screen family reunion between Buffy and her sister Dawn, as Michelle Trachtenberg, who depicted the younger Summers sister, passed away last month. While speaking with People, Gellar delivered the good news, as well as a call for patience from fans who are eagerly awaiting...

Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer may see a familiar face return in the upcoming reboot. Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase in the original series and its spin-off Angel, recently shared her hopes of being part of the new project. Speaking at Indiana Comic Con, the actress expressed her excitement and optimism about the possibility.

“I hope so,” Carpenter said when asked about returning. “From what I understand, there isn’t even a pilot at the moment, so I hope—if I am involved—I hope so in some fashion it’s more in a substantive way. That would be my dream.”

The Buffy reboot is still in its early stages, but there are already big names attached. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy Summers, is set to return and will also serve as an executive producer. Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao will direct the pilot, and the writing will...

Bringing back any series puts a lot of pressure on the cast and crew. Once you take into account the sort of loyal cult following Buffy the Vampire Slayer has, it only gets heightened. Sarah Michelle Gellar knows this better than anyone else involved, but she is ready to continue hyping the revival, informing fans that things are officially moving on the pre-production side.

Speaking with People, Gellar said that Buffy the Vampire Slayer now has offices set up, “which means things are progressing probably faster than I’d anticipated. But it’s going to be a process, I think…To do it the way it needs to be done, everyone has to be patient with all of us, because this isn’t something that [will just happen].” In other words, the big moments are gonna come.

Gellar also noted that she loves that Buffy the Vampire Slayer continues to develop its audience...

The team behind Hulu’s upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has already staked out space for themselves, according to an encouraging update from original Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar. “We’ve set up our offices, which means things are progressing probably faster than I’d anticipated,” Gellar told People recently. “But it’s going to be a process, I think. To do it the way it needs to be done, everyone has to be patient with all of us, because this isn’t something that [will just happen].” Fans learned last month that a Buffy sequel series from 20th Television and Searchlight Television was nearing a pilot order at Hulu, with a new actor playing the Slayer and Gellar returning to play Buffy Summers in a recurring role. Original Buffy producers Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui, and Dolly Parton — yes, that Dolly Parton — will return to exec-produce the reboot. Gellar will...

"If the apocalypse comes, beep me!"

Following the recent trade reports that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is officially set to return to send the creatures of the night running for cover, the star of the original series has confirmed her involvement - although it doesn't sound like everything is set in stone just yet.

Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Instagram to share the following message with her fans.

"So….. you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven’t heard from me. Three years ago, I got a call from my dear friend and mentor, Gail Berman. She told me that she wanted me to sit down with Chloé Zhao to hear her take on a potential “Buffy” revival. I was blown away that Chloé even knew who I was, but, as I’ve always done, I told Gail that I just didn’t see a...

News of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series was met with both surprise and excitement among the series' massive fanbase. That surprise and excitement was then amplified when it was revealed that Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred as the titular character for seven seasons, would be returning for the new series, which is nearing a pilot order at Hulu. The news has been published far and wide, but one person's comments were missing on the matter – until now. Gellar has taken to her social media to comment on the Buffy revival and, as it turns out, it has been years in the making.

Gellar posted an image on Instagram of herself from the Season 1 episode "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date" with the phrase, "If the apocalypse comes, beep me." This was followed by a fairly lengthy message in which she references theBuffy revival and how it came to be.

Sarah Michelle Gellar has spoken out about the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” revival, reassuring fans that her long-awaited return to Sunnydale is on the right track forward at Hulu.

“So… you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven’t heard from me. Three years ago, I got a call from my dear friend and mentor, Gail Berman. She told me that she wanted me to sit down with Chloé Zhao to hear her take on a potential ‘Buffy’ revival,” she shared on Instagram on Thursday. “I was blown away that Chloé even knew who I was, but, as I’ve always done, I told Gail that I just didn’t see a way for the show to exist again. We’d always been aligned on that, but this time I heard something different in her voice. I eventually agreed to go (mainly just to meet...

Six and a half years ago, it was announced that a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was in development with Monica Owusu-Breen, co-creator of the TV show Midnight, Texas, writing, executive producing, and serving as showrunner. It was said that the new show would be “contemporary, building on the mythology of the original.” That project never made it into production – and earlier this week, it was revealed that we’re going to be getting a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival instead, with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to the role of Buffy Summers and Chloé Zhao directing the first episode. Now, Gellar has taken to social media to confirm that a revival is in the works, and that talks started three years ago!

The talks must not have gone very far at first, because in early 2023, Gellar said she had no interest in ever playing Buffy again. She told SFX magazine,...

Skeptical about Hulu’s potential Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival? Allow Sarah Michelle Gellar to attempt to allay your fears.

Three days after news broke of a possible Buffy sequel series in the works at Hulu, Gellar — who is in talks to reprise her iconic role of Buffy Summers in the project — has shared her perspective on revisiting a series that once seemed indefinitely wooden-staked.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is officially set to return to combat the forces of darkness.

The trades have confirmed that Buffy is being resurrected for a new Hulu series, which will serve as more of a sequel to the original show than a full reboot, as Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to reprise her iconic role.

Though Gellar is now said to be in final talks to play Buffy Summers in the untitled project, she would not be the main focus. The story will reportedly follow the adventures of a new Slayer, with Gellar appearing in a recurring role rather than leading the series.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write, showrun, and executive produce, with Eternals director Chloé Zhao set to helm the pilot and executive produce under her Book of Shadows production banner. Gellar would also executive produce along with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui...

After over 20 years have passed since the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series ended, it looks like the franchise is set to tell more stories. According to Deadline, a follow-up series is getting closer to a pilot order from Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar expected to lead the cast and Oscar winner (and self-professed Buffy fan), Chloé Zhao, slated to direct the pilot.

The reboot will start a writers’ room shortly, a signal that Hulu and the studios have good expectations that the pilot could turn into a full-fledged series.

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It’s being described as the next chapter in the Buffyverse, and it is said that Gellar will reprise her Buffy Summers role.

This new story in the franchise will have Gellar as an executive producer, as well as Zhao, writers, Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, and the original Buffy’s’ series executive producers Jackal Group’s Gail Berman,...

The Chosen One might be reuniting with Mr. Pointy.

A sequel series to the beloved WB/Upn classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer is circling a pilot order at Hulu, and series lead Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final talks to reprise her iconic role of Buffy Summers, TVLine has learned. The as-yet-untitled series is said to be focused on a new Slayer and “the next chapter in the Buffyverse,” with Gellar appearing in a recurring role rather than a leading one.

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After 20 years off the air, Buffy the Vampire Slayer might be returning to television. According to a new report, Sarah Michelle Gellar has signed on to reprise her role as Buffy Summers in a new take on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While labeled a reboot, the upcoming pilot for Hulu will be a continuation of the story from the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series from 1997 to 2003. Gellar will also serve as an executive producer.

Deadline reports that Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao is set to direct the pilot. Zhao, who also directed Marvel's Eternals, has a first-look deal with Searchlight TV and 20th Television, who is producing the Buffy the Vampire Slayer pilot. Zhao herself is a self-proclaimed Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan. The pilot was written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, best known for Poker Face. Zhao, Nora, and Lilla Zuckerman join Gellar as executive producers alongside original series executive producers Gail Berman,...

Six and a half years have gone by since it was announced that a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was in development with Monica Owusu-Breen, co-creator of the TV show Midnight, Texas, writing, executive producing, and serving as showrunner. It was said that the new show would be “contemporary, building on the mythology of the original.” That project never made it into production – and now, it looks like we’re going to be getting a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival instead, with Sarah Michelle Gellar back as the title character!

In early 2023, Gellar said she had no interest in ever playing Buffy again. She told SFX magazine, “I am very proud of the show that we created and it doesn’t need to be done. We wrapped that up. I am all for them continuing the story, because there’s the story of female empowerment. I love the way...

A “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” sequel series is in the works at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar attached to return.

The new series is nearing a pilot order at Hulu, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. The next chapter in the Buffyverse will see Gellar return as the titular character, though the new series will primarily follow a new slayer.

The pilot will be directed by “Eternals” director Chloé Zhao based off a script written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. 20th Television and Searchlight TV produce the show.

The Zuckermans will also executive produce the pilot alongside Zhao and Gellar. Additional EPs include Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui, who EP via Suite B; and Dolly Parton, who EPs via Sandollar.

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” first launched in March 1997 and ran for seven seasons through 2003, moving from the WB to Upn for the show’s final two seasons. It...

In every generation, there is a chosen one — again.

Variety has learned from sources that a sequel series to the beloved show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is nearing a pilot order at Hulu.

Sources say that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final talks to once again play the iconic title character in the untitled project, although it would focus on a new Slayer and Gellar would appear in a recurring role rather than leading the series.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write, showrun, and executive produce. Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and executive produce under her Book of Shadows production banner. Gellar would also executive produce along with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce via Suite B, while Dolly Parton will executive produce via Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television will produce. Berman, the Kuzuis, and Parton were all executive producers on the original “Buffy” series.

More than two decades after Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended its seven-season run, the beloved supernatural drama is eyeing a revival with a new chapter in the franchise. A followup series is nearing a pilot order from Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar expected to star, reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers, sources said. Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, a self-professed lifelong Buffy fan, is set to direct the pilot, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face). The reboot hails from Buffy the Vampire Slayer studio 20th Television and Disney sibling Searchlight TV where Zhao has been under a first-look deal.

Beyond the pilot order, I hear the reboot is starting a writers room soon, a sign that Hulu and the studios have high expectations for the project going to series. It is unclear yet whether other original Buffy cast members would return; that is considered likely.

Described as the next chapter in the Buffyverse,...

In a 1992 comedy flick, a carefree cheerleader learns about her destiny to hunt down and kill vampires. Although this teenage girl is initially flippant about her burgeoning abilities, a series of events forces her to take vampire-hunting seriously. Amid a botched prom and an antagonistic showdown in the school basement, the girl and her allies emerge victorious, having put an end to the tyranny of vampires hounding Hemery High School. Mostly unserious and wholly slapstick, this Fran Rubel Kuzui-helmed film received a negative to lukewarm reception on release. This comedy was none other than "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

But this isn't the version of Buffy that entered the global pop culture DNA. After all, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the television series we know and love, is remembered through its enduring imagery: Black leather jackets, occult/religious iconography, passionate romance, and gothic architecture, to name just a few. At its...

The iconic opening sequence from Buffy the Vampire Slayer gets recreated in pitch perfect claymation.

The recreated opening was made by artist Joseph Brett, who originally posted the sequence on Instagram on Halloween 2024. The sequence was accompanied with the caption, "This is the best thing I've ever made," and was received with widespread acclaim from commenters. Both the claymation recreation and the video of the original intro that it's based on can be viewed below.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is often remembered for its monsters and action, but there are also more than a few plot twists that keep things interesting.

Though it was the television series that made it the household name it is today, the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer was introduced in the form of a 1992 feature film starring Kristy Swanson in the titular role. Directed by...

Trying to recapture the movie magic made by a beloved big-screen entry is always a risky game to play, but perhaps even more so when the new direction is television. Can a handful of episodes really deliver the same standard or even surpass what came before without staining the reputation of the property it's based on? Annoyingly, that is often the case, but there are a handful of television shows inspired by films that've actually surprised us in the best way by being not just good, but great even.

After they've gotten over the hurdles of winking at the audience with the world they've knowingly venturing into, some of the best films turned TV shows have been ones that have gone off and done their own thing. They don't go beat for beat with what's already been done before, but expand upon it by way of new characters, wild plot threads,...

“Tokyo Pop” is one of those movies that easily gets the title iconic. Written and directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, who later directed “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, it also stars Yutaka Tadokoro, leader of the rock band Red Warriors, who also appear in the movie, legendary Tetsuro Tanba, as much as a cameo appearance by X Japan. The main protagonist, actress, playwright and singer Carrie Hamilton unfortunately died at the age of 38 due to lung cancer. In honor of the film’s 35th anniversary, a 4K restoration of Tokyo Pop was released by Kino Lorber in New York City at Bam Rose Cinemas on August 4, 2023, and in Los Angeles at the American Cinematheque on August 11, followed by a national expansion.The restoration was released on Blu-ray on December 5, 2023.

Tokyo Pop is screening at Five Flavours

The story follows Wendy, a young aspiring singer in New York City, who decides to leave for Japan,...

While he is an icon thanks to his role as Pee-wee Herman in various projects, the best Paul Reubens movies and shows prove that the actor was far more than just one role. Reubens's career on screen goes back to the 1960s, but he first started finding success in bit parts in the likes of The Blues Brothers and Cheech and Ching's Next Movie. It wasn't until the creation of his wildly popular character Pee-wee Herman that Reubens really cemented himself in pop culture which led to many more roles.

Reubens was a skilled comedic actor who brought his quirky energy to make standout roles, playing hilariously deadpan or going way over the top in a fun way. He was also known for playing effective villain roles, bringing a charming creepiness to many different projects. Reubens became a frequent collaborator of director Tim Burton, has worked with big-name actors like Johnny Depp and Ben Stiller,...

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, thoughts inevitably turn to Halloween and the spooky delights that come with it. For many, this means revisiting the classic Halloween movies that defined the holiday during their youth. The 1990s, in particular, saw a wealth of Halloween-themed movies that have since become nostalgic favorites, evoking memories of trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and late-night movie marathons.

From family-friendly fare to bone-chilling horror, the '90s had something for everyone when it came to Halloween entertainment. These films not only captured the spirit of the season but also reflected the unique cinematic landscape of the decade, with its blend of practical effects, genre-bending storytelling, and iconic performances. Still, some stand out for their nostalgia, making them go-to Halloween movies to rewatch every year.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Campy Precursor to a Cultural Phenomenon

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"Avengers: Age of Ultron" climaxes with the Marvelous heroes fighting the titular tin man and his army of duplicates in fictional European nation Sokovia. Ultron has built a giant engine beneath a Sokovian city to lift it off the ground, intending to slam it back onto the Earth and cause a mass extinction event. "When the dust settles, the only thing living in this world will be metal."

This scheme is not inspired by a Marvel comic, but rather another film about a robot army and floating city: Hayao Miyazaki's "Castle in the Sky," the first film made by Studio Ghibli. (Though "Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind" brought Ghibli's soon-to-be founders together.) "Castle In The Sky," set in a Wales-like fantasy world, follows orphans Pazu and Sheeta as they search for Laputa, a long-lost advanced civilization.

Laputa is like Atlantis if it soared above the clouds instead of collapsing beneath the waves.

Quick Links The Tones of the Film and the Series Contrast One Another Buffy isn't the Character Fans Know and Love in the Movie None of the Familiar Supporting Characters or Settings From the Series Are in the Movie The Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie is a cheesy horror film, not a supernatural melodrama like the show. Buffy only becomes the character fans of the series know by the end of the movie. Even still, there are some elements of the movie that the show nods to.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer has maintained a passionate fan following to this day because of its unforgettable cast and characters, its witty dialogue, its intense and dramatic storylines, and its steamy romances. It's hard to imagine that when the franchise began, it lacked all of these things. Before Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of the most iconic and popular TV series of all time,...

In the wake of the news that someone, somewhere, had the gall to yell at The Rebecca Ferguson, workplace behavior on the sets of Hollywood has once again been called into question. But, back in the early ‘90s, there was one actor who wouldn’t stand for any of it — Beverly Hills, 90210 star, Luke Perry. During a conversation with Vanity Fair about her cult-classic film that launched a franchise of TV shows, graphic novels, podcasts, and more, Buffy the Vampire Slayer director, Fran Rubel Kuzui, said that the young star saved the whole kit and caboodle. “If it wasn’t for Luke Perry, Buffy the Vampire Slayer would’ve never happened,” Kuzui, who rarely speaks about her 1992 film, stated bluntly.

In the wake of the highly influential series version of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the 1992 movie of the same name gets a lot of undeserved flak. Many fans of "Buffy" the series find the film to be a little too cheeseball for their liking, and with "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon's extremely vocal dislike of how the film turned out, it's been easy for others to take a similar stance. As I've pointed out before in writing about the film, "Joss Whedon also famously hates the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' movie, frequently citing his dislike of the changes director Fran Rubel Kuzui made during production. Odd, considering between Kuzui and Whedon, only one of the two has ever actually experienced life as a teen girl, but I digress."

However, Whedon has also been very vocal about another reason he feels the "Buffy" movie failed, placing blame on the...