Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Sarah Michelle Gellar on New 'Buffy' Reboot
A reboot of the show 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is being made.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy in the original, is involved as an executive producer.
The show aims to preserve the 'original DNA', focusing on themes of family and belonging.
Ryan Keira Armstrong will play the new Slayer.
Chloé Zhao will direct the pilot episode, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman.
The reboot is expected to air on Hulu, with Dolly Parton returning as an executive producer.
Joss Whedon is not involved in the reboot.
A reboot of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is in development.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is executive producing the reboot.
Ryan Keira Armstrong will play the new Slayer.
Chloé Zhao will direct the pilot episode.
Joss Whedon is not involved in the reboot.
- Who
- Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Keira Armstrong, Chloé Zhao, Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, Dolly Parton
- What
- A reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is in development.
- When
- The reboot is in development.
- Where
- Hulu.
- Why
- To honor the original series and continue the story.
- Show Title
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Original Run
- 1997-2003
- New Slayer Actress
- Ryan Keira Armstrong
- Reboot Director
- Chloé Zhao
- Executive Producer
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Writers
- Nora and Lilla Zuckerman
- Executive Producer (Original)
- Dolly Parton