– A by-product sequence of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was introduced in February, with Hulu ordering the pilot
– Ryan Kiera Armstrong has been solid as the subsequent slayer, and Sarah Michelle Gellar will reprise her position as Buffy Summers. She will even function govt producer
– No launch date, trailer or plot particulars have been revealed but
A Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel spinoff sequence is formally in improvement. After years of toying with the potential for rebooting among the best TV sequence of all time, the sequence is lastly on the way in which with a pilot ordered by Hulu – among the best streaming companies.
Information of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot series first got here in February when it was introduced that the sequence can be returning after 20 years. On the time of the announcement, Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) was named the present’s director, and Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face) had been introduced as writers.
The following large query was whether or not the slayer herself Sarah Michelle Gellar, who performed the position of Buffy Summers, can be returning. And briefly, sure, Gellar shall be returning to Sunnydale, becoming a member of the workforce as an govt producer – however what in regards to the present’s authentic manufacturing workforce?
The unique ‘90s present was written and directed by Joss Whedon, who in 2021 was accused of making a poisonous work surroundings on the set of the present in addition to its spinoff sequence Angel. Subsequently, it’s confirmed that Whedon received’t be returning to work on the subsequent chapter within the Buffyverse. With that mentioned, authentic Buffy the Vampire Slayer producers Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui, and Dolly Parton (sure, the Dolly Parton) will all be returning.
It’s nonetheless early days into the spinoff’s manufacturing, however we’ve had our ears to the bottom on the subject of all of the current updates concerning the present. Right here’s every little thing we all know in regards to the subsequent chapter of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Full spoilers observe for Buffy the Vampire Slayer seasons 1-7.
Launch dates hypothesis
Although the pilot is at the moment in early levels of manufacturing and a brand new lead slayer has been solid, a precise launch date has but to be decided. Based on IMDb, it’s billed to be launched subsequent yr, however once more, an official announcement is but to be made – so we wouldn’t rule out 2027.
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Predicted solid
In addition to moving into the sneakers of govt producer, Sarah Michelle Gellar will even be reprising her position as Buffy Summers. Nonetheless this time, Buffy received’t be on the centre of the reboot. As a substitute, Buffy shall be a recurring character and a model new slayer would be the focus – and he or she’s been discovered.
Again in Could, it was revealed that younger actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong can be taking up the lead position within the sequel sequence. Gellar advised the information to Armstrong herself sharing the announcement through an Instagram reel the place she mentioned 'Welcome to the brand new Sunnydale' – a potential nod on the present's title possibly?
Previous to scoring the position as this era’s subsequent slayer, Armstrong kick-started her profession in productions from a few of the finest streaming companies together with the Disney+ sequence Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and Netflix’s Anne with an E.
Thus far, Armstrong and Gellar are the one names hooked up to the spinoff’s confirmed solid. However whereas we nonetheless look ahead to extra names to floor, Gellar has expressed her need to convey again characters from Buffy’s previous sharing with Vainness Honest Italia “My dream is to convey again everybody who has died, however house should be made for brand spanking new tales as nicely”.
If Gellar’s dream involves fruition, there’s an limitless slew of characters from Buffy’s previous that might be resurrected, however the fandom will definitely have its favorites – Joyce Summers being one of many frontrunners, who died in season 5.
Different names that might crop up vary from Jenny Calendar, who suffered a heart-shattering dying by the hands of Angel in season two, Tara who was shot in entrance of her lover Willow in season six, and even Anya who died in the course of the closing moments of the finale episode. However as thrilling as this will likely sound, it hasn’t been confirmed.
Plot rumors
Much like its launch date, we’re not precisely positive what path the present will take plot-wise, nevertheless the reboot has been described as ‘the subsequent chapter within the Buffyverse’, says Deadline. Moreover, Sarah Michelle Gellar additionally revealed to Vainness Honest that the reboot “Might be lighter than the previous couple of seasons of the unique”, including “We are going to attempt to discover a stability between new and outdated characters”.
Nonetheless, it doesn’t reveal a complete lot about which path the reboot will go plot-wise. Saying that, TV Line shared particulars on a potential plot define, which we’re taking with a pinch of salt for now.
Based on the outlet the brand new slayer will lean extra into the traits of Willow, Buffy’s timid but mental sidekick with a knack for witchcraft somewhat than the fight, kick-ass Buffy-esque persona. TV Line additionally mentioned that the brand new slayer might be named Nova, although it admits that this might very a lot be a placeholder title till extra particulars are revealed.
One other hypothesis is across the new slayer’s group of buddies, which TV Line says might replicate the same one to the ‘Scooby gang’ from the unique sequence consisting of Buffy, Xander, Willow, Buffy’s watcher Giles, and different recurring characters relying on the season. TV Line states that the brand new ‘Scoobies’ shall be ‘Hugo, an out-and-proud nerd who comes from cash, and Gracie, a younger professional on vampires who’s an acolyte of Gellar’s Buffy’.
Alternatively, there’s one other path that the plot might take. Regardless of the golden rule of there being just one slayer at a time, the Hulu reboot might flip this on its head and discover the probabilities of there being a number of slayers – simply as its season seven finale did. However that is merely a private speculation.
The place to look at
Need to atone for all issues Buffy the Vampire Slayer earlier than its spinoff sequence is launched? There are many platforms the place you’ll be able to stream all seven seasons together with Hulu (US), and Disney+ and Paramount+ (UK and AU) – although just one season is obtainable to stream on Disney+ in Australia.