Sarah Michelle Gellar updates on the return of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’
It looks like Buffy may be back to slay another day!
This week brought exciting news that Buffy the Vampire Slayer could return to television more than two decades after the original series concluded.
A pilot order is reportedly in development at Hulu, with Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao set to helm the first episode. Writing duties will be handled by sisters Nora and Lilla Zuckerman.
Now, Buffy Summers herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, has broken her silence, confirming that conversations are happening to ensure the revival is “done right.”
The announcement comes after years of Gellar expressing hesitation about revisiting the beloved series and the iconic character that made her a household name.
“So… you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven’t heard from me,” Gellar stated.
“Three years ago, I got a call from my dear friend and mentor, Gail Berman. She told me that she wanted me to sit down with Chloé Zhao to hear her take on a potential “Buffy” revival. I was blown away that Chloé even knew who I was, but, as I’ve always done, I told Gail that I just didn’t see a way for the show to exist again. We’d always been aligned on that, but this time I heard something different in her voice. I eventually agreed to go (mainly just to meet Chloé) and our twenty minute coffee quickly turned into a four hour adventure. We laughed, we cried, but mostly we both talked about how much this show means to us.
While I didn’t agree to anything at that meeting, I did shock myself by agreeing to continue the conversation. These conversations did, in fact, continue over the next few years and eventually we added the incredible Nora and Lilla Zuckerman to our little tribe until ultimately, one day, we landed on an idea.
I have always listened to the fans and heard your desire to revisit “Buffy” and her world, but it was not something I could do unless I was sure we would get it right. This has been a long process, and it’s not over yet. I promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right. And I will tell you that we are on the path there.
I feel so lucky to be on this journey with these four unbelievably talented women, all of whom love “Buffy” as much as I do. And as much as you do. Thank you to all the fans who never stopped asking for this. This will be for you.”
So, what does this mean for the future of Buffy?
Gellar’s deep respect for the character’s legacy makes it clear that she would only return if the story does justice to Buffy’s world. Rumours suggest the new series will introduce a new Slayer, with Buffy possibly stepping into a mentor role.
As of now, there’s no confirmation on whether any original cast members will return, but needless to say, I’ll be waiting eagerly for more updates!
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