Hulu’s Buffy Reboot Nears Pilot Order With New Slayer and Returning Star

Sarah Michelle Gellar to reprise her role as Buffy Summers in a supporting capacity as casting begins for a fresh generation of characters.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot at Hulu focuses on a new Slayer named Nova, a reserved and cerebral 16-year-old described as more akin to Willow than Buffy.
Sarah Michelle Gellar will return as Buffy Summers in a recurring guest role and also serves as an executive producer on the project.
Nova’s support group, reminiscent of the original series’ Scoobies, includes Hugo, a wealthy and openly nerdy ally, and Gracie, a young vampire expert who idolizes Buffy.
The creative team includes Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao and showrunners Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, with casting for lead roles currently underway.
This marks the first successful attempt to continue the Buffyverse since the original series ended in 2003, with production moving closer to an official pilot order.