Ryan Kiera Armstrong Leads Buffy Reboot with Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar officially announced that 15-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong will star as the new lead Slayer in Hulu's Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, with Gellar returning as Buffy and taking on a mentor role. The reboot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao and written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, will focus on Armstrong's character, an introverted high school student. Armstrong, known for her roles in Anne with an E, American Horror Story, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, expressed excitement about joining the series. The two Slayers are set to team up to 'save the world,' introducing a new dynamic to the franchise. Original executive producers, including Dolly Parton, are returning, but controversial creator Joss Whedon is not involved. The reboot aims to introduce Buffy to a new generation while respecting the original show's legacy.