Buffy Reboot Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as New Slayer

The upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, set to air on Hulu, has cast Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, who will reprise her iconic role. Armstrong, known for her role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, was praised by Gellar for her emotional intelligence and talent, with the actress welcoming her to the new iteration of Sunnydale. The series will be directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao and written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, who are also serving as showrunners and executive producers. The plot is being kept under wraps but is expected to focus on a new generation, featuring Armstrong's character as an introverted high school student with her own group of friends, while honoring the original show's lore. Gellar has expressed enthusiasm for this reboot, having previously declined other revival offers, emphasizing a respectful continuation of the Buffyverse. The series is currently in development with a pilot ordered by Hulu, though no filming or release dates have been announced yet.