"Buffy Reboot in Development, Sarah Michelle Gellar to Return"

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 as the legendary vampire-slaying hunter. While the new series will focus on a different Slayer, Gellar is expected to appear as a recurring character, adding a nostalgic touch to the reboot.

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 and serve as an executive producer. The writing and showrunning duties will be handled by Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman. Notably, original series creator Joss Whedon will not be involved in this reboot, following allegations of fostering 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 iconic role as Buffy.

The original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series followed Buffy Summers, a high school student chosen by fate to fight against demons, vampires, and other supernatural forces. She was supported by her loyal friends Willow Rosenberg and Xander Harris, along with her Watcher, Rupert Giles.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning seven seasons. It also spawned a spinoff, Angel, and was later continued through a series of canon comic books, ensuring its enduring legacy in popular culture.