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2mo ago

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot with Female-Led Creative Team Reportedly in Development

Hulu is close to ordering a pilot for the revival, with Sarah Michelle Gellar expected to reprise her role and Chloé Zhao attached to direct.

The cast of 20th Century Fox's "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" pose for a portrait.
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Overview

  • The reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is reportedly nearing a pilot order at Hulu, with Chloé Zhao set to direct and sisters Nora and Lilla Zuckerman writing the script.
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar is anticipated to return as Buffy, marking a potential career resurgence for the actress who led the original series.
  • The new series will feature a female-led creative team, a significant shift from the original show, which was created by Joss Whedon, who will not be involved in the reboot following allegations of misconduct.
  • Fans are cautiously optimistic about the revival, which aims to retain the unique episodic and semi-serialized storytelling structure that made the original series groundbreaking.
  • The reboot faces challenges, including navigating the legacy of the original series and addressing controversies surrounding past cast and crew members.