Overview

• Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed that children of original Buffy cast members have auditioned for roles in the upcoming reboot.
• The revival stars 15-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer, with Gellar reprising her iconic role as mentor and executive producer.
• Chloé Zhao, known for Nomadland and Eternals, is directing the pilot episode for the Hulu-backed series.
• The open casting call highlights a connection to the original series, with notable names like Anthony Head's daughters and other cast members' children in the mix.
• The reboot emphasizes a generational handoff, with a female-led creative team and a focus on honoring the legacy of the original series.