After almost two decades, will Sarah Michelle Gellar revive her role on the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot series? Let’s find out.
Based on the 1992 film of the same name, the popular supernatural drama television series, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘, released in March 1997. It was about a high school girl who battled vampires, demons, and other evil forces. After releasing seven successful seasons, the series created a cult fan following. Even though the series ended its run in 2003, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ created a loyal fan base that still wishes to see it once again on-screen.
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- ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot
- Will Sarah Michelle Gellar be back as Buffy Summers?
- When will the reboot of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ premiere?
The new version of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ will be contemporary and will build on the mythology of the original TV show. Some aspects of the series could be seen as metaphors for issues faced by all of us today. Deadline further revealed that the new slayer in the reboot will be African-American. As per the producers, the reboot will be richly diverse, and like the original.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot
After a gap of almost fifteen years, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ is coming back on our screens. Though the revival is not exactly like the one that starred Sarah Michelle Gellar. In an interview with “Deadline” in 2018, series creator Joss Whedon spoke about working on a new TV version of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ with the original production company, Fox 21 TV Studios.
The new version of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ would be contemporary and build on the mythology of the original TV show. Some aspects of the series could be seen as metaphors for issues faced by all of us today. “Deadline” further revealed that the new slayer in the reboot will be African-American. As per the producers, the reboot will be richly diverse, and like the original.
Original series creator and showrunner Whedon will be accompanied by Monica Owusu-Breen who has been appointed as a writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Owusu-Breenand Whedon has earlier worked together on ABC’s Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D‘.
Will Sarah Michelle Gellar be back as Buffy Summers?
Sarah Michelle Gellar has starred in many series and films like the ‘Scooby-Doo‘ series, ‘All My Children‘, and ‘Swans Crossing‘. But she gained most popularity through her role as Buffy Summers on ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer‘. After the announcement of Joss Whedon and Monica Owusu-Breen’s ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot series, fans were waiting for Gellar’s take on whether she will be reprising her role.
In an interview with “The Wrap“, Gellar finally talked about the possibility of returning as Buffy Summers. She said,
“I don’t know anything about it, honestly. I think that it’s a great story and I’m glad that it will get retold and hope that people will watch it. But, you know, I’ve told my story with it”.
Even though Gellar wishes to not revive her popular teenage role, she still has fond memories of playing Buffy Summers.
“For me, the beauty of the show was the madness and horrors of high school manifesting in actual literal horrors.”
While only a few details related to the Buffy reboot have been shared by Whedon, one thing he confirmed was that he won’t recast classic characters like Buffy, Willow, and Xander.
A few of the actors that worked on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ have spoken about featuring in the reboot. James Marsters, who played Spike, spoke with “Indiewire“. He talked about being open to whatever Joss Whedon has in mind for him. Another cast member, Anthony Head, who played the role of librarian Rupert Giles, also confirmed to “New York Post” that he would be open to the idea of reprising his role in the reboot.
A few of the actors that worked on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ have spoken about featuring in the reboot. James Marsters, who played Spike, spoke with Indiewire. He talked about being open to whatever Joss Whedon has in mind for him. Another cast member, Anthony Head, who played the role of librarian Rupert Giles, also confirmed to New York Post that he would be open to the idea of reprising his role in the reboot.
When will the reboot of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ premiere?
The news of the reboot of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ was announced in July 2018. Till now no more information regarding its premiere date has been revealed. No network is attached to the vampire series either. It is because Disney now owns 20th Century Fox and Hulu. There has been some speculation that ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ could go to either Hulu or Disney plus. The project is also being developed at the cable streaming division of 20th Century Fox, Fox 21 TV studios. It is also being speculated that ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot could go to The CW because it is the successor to The WB, the network that first aired the popular 90’s series.
Are you excited to see a reboot of the supernatural drama series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’? Tell us who you think should reprise their role?
