Gellar Confirms Return, Clarifies Buffy Reboot Plans

Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed she will reprise her role as Buffy Summers and serve as executive producer in Hulu's upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which has been in development for nearly four years. Gellar debunked rumors about new characters, stating that leaked details are false. The project, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao and written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, will only move forward if the creative team feels it is '100% right.' Gellar was persuaded to return by Zhao's compelling vision for the show's relevance today, following several uninspired pitches. Disney TV Studios executive Eric Schrier emphasized the reboot is driven by creative passion rather than corporate interests. Original showrunner Joss Whedon is not involved, and the reboot aims to continue the original series' legacy as a beacon for outsiders, with no release date or further casting announced.