Sarah Michelle Gellar shares updates on the Buffy reboot, teaming with Chloé Zhao for a new slayer saga. Stream the original on Hulu.
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What’s new with the Buffy reboot?
Major updates were just released by Sarah Michelle Gellar, who disclosed that the Hulu revival is progressing more quickly than she had anticipated.
She is excited to executive produce alongside industry titans like Chloé Zhao (Eternals) and original producers Gail Berman and Dolly Parton. Offices are set, and scripts are being written.
Who is in charge of this new Slayer story?
a formidable squad. The showrunners Nora and Lila Zuckerman (Fringe) are writing the script, and Oscar winner Zhao is directing the pilot.
Gellar is completely enamored with Zhao’s collaborative style: “She’ll call and say, ‘I defer to you,’—like, what?!”
Is Buffy Summers coming back?
In a way! Gellar has been confirmed for a recurring role, but a new slayer takes center stage.
Gellar says it will respect the legacy of the original while welcoming new fans, but details are still being kept under wraps.
“We’re creating something timeless, so patience is essential,” she tells PEOPLE.
Why now, after more than two decades?
Storytelling meets nostalgia. Gellar sees the possibility of a reboot for the original series, which is still available on Hulu: “It’s crazy that teens today connect with Buffy like we did.”
Increasing the size of her world? The dream is that.
For fans, are there any notes of bittersweetness?
Indeed. The news of the reboot comes after co-star Michelle Trachtenberg passed away recently at the age of 39.
Even though the entire cast isn’t on board yet, Gellar’s goal is crystal clear: “Create work that lasts, impacts, and matters—just like before.”
Quick Facts: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival
- New Slayer Focus: Gellar plays a recurring role in the reboot, which centers on a new protagonist.
- Creative Powerhouse: written by Nora/Lila Zuckerman and directed by Chloé Zhao.
- Return of Original Producers: Fran Kazui, Gail Berman, and Dolly Parton.
- Streaming Home: Hulu offers original series in their entirety.
- Filming Schedule: Production is anticipated to begin shortly; the pilot is almost ordered.