Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival Features Sarah Michelle Gellar, New Slayer in Hulu Series

The highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is underway, with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning as Buffy Summers in a mentor role to the new Slayer, Nova, played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The series, ordered by Hulu, is set in a newly rebuilt Sunnydale, divided between Old and New Sunnydale, and begins during a festival called 'Vampire Weekend,' where a vampire uprising is triggered by the duo Jack and Shirley. Gellar has shared behind-the-scenes training footage with Armstrong, highlighting their physical preparation and camaraderie, signaling a strong dynamic between the veteran and new lead. Armstrong's character Nova is described as a cerebral, bookish teenager destined to be the new Slayer, while Gellar's Buffy takes on a role similar to a Watcher and mentor. The reboot aims to continue the legacy of the original series, which was influential for its genre-bending storytelling, LGBTQ+ representation, and clever writing, though specific premiere dates are yet to be announced. Gellar has also revealed that her involvement came after a compelling meeting with director Chloé Zhao, which convinced her of the reboot's potential.