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A ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Is In The Works

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Buffy lore states that into every generation a slayer is born, and the time for a new chosen one, some two decades on, may finally be here. That’s right, a Buff The Vampire Slayer reboot is reportedly in the works. And yes, Sarah Michelle Gellar is involved.

Sources have revealed to Variety that a sequel to the iconic 90s series is ‘nearing a pilot order at Hulu’.

It’s also reported that Gellar, who played the vampire-slaying teen from 1997 to 2003, is in talks to reprise her role. It’s believed the series would see Gellar aka Buffy take on a recurring role with the focus being on the next generation of slayer.

We’re imagining a Giles-like mentor role for Gellar, but likely a little more kick-ass.

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Gellar is also expected to executive produce alongside Gail Berman and Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman who will also write and showrun. Joss Whedon, who originally created the series, is noticeably absent following shocking allegations of “abuse of power” on the set of the show.

In February of 2021, Charisma Carpenter who played Cordelia Chase on the show, spoke out about her experience with Whedon.

“Joss Whedon abused his power on numerous occasions while working on the sets of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel,” Carpenter wrote in a statement.

“While he found his misconduct amusing, it only served to intensify my performance anxiety, disempower me, and alienate me from my peers. The disturbing incidents triggered a chronic physical condition from which I still suffer. It is with a beating, heavy heart that I say I coped in isolation and, at times, destructively.”

Gellar soon issued her own statement following several others speaking out, writing: “While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I don’t want to forever be associated with Joss Whedon. 

“I stand with all the survivors of abuse and am proud of them for speaking out.”

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