Sarah Michelle Gellar’s emotional surprise casting reveal brings 15-year-old to tears!
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Passing the Stake to the Next Generation
The Buffyverse just got even more exciting! Sarah Michelle Gellar shared the most heartwarming video ever of her offering 15-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong a spot in the upcoming Buffy reboot.
The emotional Instagram moment captured Gellar asking the teen if she wanted to “help save the world” as her right-hand slayer in the new Hulu series, leaving everyone in tears!
“Will You Be My Chosen One?”
When Gellar popped the big question, young Armstrong could barely speak through her shock!
“How do you feel about helping me save the world?” Gellar asked with that iconic Buffy smile.
The teen’s hesitant “good” quickly turned into tears of joy as she realized this wasn’t just another audition callback – this was THE call that would change her life forever!
Destined for Sunnydale
The 48-year-old vampire slaying legend couldn’t stop gushing about finding their perfect new addition.
“From the second we all saw your tape, there was nobody else,” Gellar told the overwhelmed teen.
Armstrong’s emotional “yes, yes, yes” had everyone reaching for tissues as Gellar officially welcomed her to “New Sunnydale” – making fans everywhere squeal with delight!
Star-Studded Revival Coming Soon
This isn’t just any reboot – it’s packed with serious talent! Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao (a self-proclaimed Buffy superfan) will direct the pilot, with Gellar returning as both star and executive producer.
Even Dolly Parton is back as a producer through her Sandollar Entertainment!
Armstrong, who’s already appeared in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Firestarter, brings fresh blood to a franchise that ended nearly two decades ago.