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

The series, developed by a female-led creative team, will honor the original’s legacy while introducing fresh storytelling under Gellar and Zhao’s leadership.

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Overview

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar will reprise her role as Buffy Summers and serve as an executive producer for the Hulu reboot of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
  • Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao is confirmed to direct the pilot and co-produce the series, marking her first collaboration with the franchise.
  • The reboot is being written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, known for their work on 'Poker Face,' and produced by 20th Television and Searchlight TV.
  • Original series producer Dolly Parton officially returns as an executive producer, while franchise creator Joss Whedon is not involved in the project.
  • Gellar has debunked recent rumors about casting and character details, emphasizing that false information has been circulating online.