Yahoo Lifestyle A 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Is in the Works
The Hellmouth is open once more! Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which ended its original, seven-season run more than 20 years ago, is readying a comeback. Deadline reports that a revival series is "nearing a pilot order from Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar expected to star, reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers." It remains to be seen if the rest of the "Scoobies" will join Gellar as she aims to take on more elements of the supernatural, including the titular creatures of the night.
According to the outlet, the pilot, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face), would be directed by Chloé Zhao, the Oscar-winning director of Nomadland and a famous Buffy fan.
Keep reading for everything there is to know about the Buffy reboot so far, including casting possibilities and more.
Is there a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot?
Not yet, but Deadline reports that a pilot order is on its way at Hulu, and a writers room for the series is close to opening up shop.
Will Sarah Michelle Gellar star in the Buffy reboot?
Yes. If the show were to move forward, which is looking likely, Gellar would reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers.
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Who from the original Buffy cast will star in the reboot?
So far, only Gellar has been confirmed, but Deadline reports that other cast members are "likely" to return as well. Alyson Hannigan? Michelle Trachtenberg? Time will tell!
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What is the release date for the Buffy reboot?
No release date just yet. The show has to be greenlit, written, cast and shot first.
Is Joss Whedon involved in the Buffy reboot?
Joss Whedon, who created the original Buffy and was involved in a misconduct controversy in 2021, is not involved in the reboot.
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