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Sarah Michelle Gellar Confirms Return for Hulu’s 'Buffy' Reboot Directed by Chloé Zhao

The long-awaited continuation nears a pilot order with Gellar reprising her iconic role, Zhao directing, and Dolly Parton returning as executive producer.

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Overview

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar will reprise her role as Buffy Summers and serve as an executive producer for Hulu's reboot of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
  • Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao will helm the pilot and co-executive produce, bringing a fresh vision to the beloved series.
  • Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, known for their work on 'Poker Face,' are scripting the series, which has been in development for nearly four years.
  • Dolly Parton, a producer on the original series, returns as an executive producer under her Sandollar Productions banner.
  • Gellar has debunked recent leaks about new characters, emphasizing that the revival will only move forward if it meets high creative standards.