It looks like Buffy might be slaying again at Hulu.
According to Variety, a reboot of the iconic series Buffy the Vampire Slayer is nearing fruition at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar in discussions to return to her legendary role as the vampire-slaying hero. While the focus of the new series will be on a new Slayer, Gellar is expected to appear as a recurring character, bringing a touch of nostalgia to the show.
Adding to the excitement, Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, acclaimed for her work on Nomadland and Eternals, is in talks to helm the project as both director and executive producer. The writing and showrunning duties will be handled by the talented duo Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman. Notably, original series creator Joss Whedon will not be involved in this reboot, following allegations of a toxic work environment during the production of the original series and its spinoff, Angel.
While specific plot details remain under wraps, the reboot will center around a new Slayer, with the possibility of Gellar reprising her role as Buffy Summers. The original series followed Buffy, a high school student chosen by fate to combat vampires, demons, and other supernatural threats. She was supported by her close-knit group of friends, including Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris, and her Watcher, Rupert Giles.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer originally aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning seven seasons. It also spawned a spinoff, Angel, and was continued through a series of canon comic books. With this reboot, fans can look forward to seeing how the legacy of Buffy continues to evolve.
