It might be 2025, however Buffy Summers has not slowed down one bit. Following the announcement of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot earlier this 12 months, which is confirmed to have a pilot order from Hulu, longtime followers of the sequence have been eagerly ready for extra updates in regards to the upcoming revival. With manufacturing underway, Buffy alum Sarah Michelle Gellar, who famously performed the titular character for seven seasons (from 1997 to 2003), lately gave followers a behind-the-scenes replace that can (hopefully) maintain them over till extra data is revealed in regards to the reboot sequence.
Not too long ago on Instagram, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum posted a BTS video of herself hitting the health club with actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who will play the brand new “Buffy” within the revival sequence. Numerous clips present Gellar and Armstrong figuring out with their coach within the health club. However one second that caught out to us was originally of the video, the place Gellar and her co-star strike a preventing pose — the gesture immediately introduced us (and plenty of followers) again to Buffy’s slaying days. “Warrior 1 and a couple of We don’t sweat … we sparkle,” Gellar captioned the video, which presently has over 2 million views and counting. Within the upcoming reboot, Gellar will return as Buffy and can function a mentor to Armstrong’s character Nova, who’s described as a “cerebral” teenager who’s “very good and a little bit of a loner.”
Whereas a lot hasn’t been revealed about Armstrong’s Nova, we all know that she is the destined “chosen one” who will comply with in Buffy’s footsteps. Again in Might, Gellar took to Instagram to share her pleasure for the brand new Buffy sequence. Within the caption of the submit, the I Know What You Did Final Summer season actress could not cease gushing over Armstrong’s casting. She wrote:
“From the second I noticed Ryan’s audition, I knew there was just one woman that I needed by my aspect. To have that form of emotional intelligence, and expertise, at such a younger age is actually present. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.”
This newest BTS replace comes after it was beforehand reported that new solid members could be becoming a member of the “Scooby Gang.” In case you missed it, Severance star Sarah Bock will tackle the function of Gracie, whereas Regulation & Order: SVU’s Ava Jean will play Larkin and Raven’s House actor Faly Rakotohavana will play Hugo. With a brand new technology of slayers becoming a member of the motion, followers have been holding out hope for Gellar to be reunited along with her former Buffy co-stars. So, have the unique Buffy stars expressed curiosity in returning for the revival sequence?
Sarah Michelle Gellar Needs to Carry Again Authentic ‘Buffy’ Solid Members for Revival
Whereas talking with Vainness Honest again in June, Gellar (who can even return to the brand new Buffy sequence as an govt producer) shared how she desires a few of her solid members from the unique sequence to come back again for the revival — even when which means bringing their characters again from the lifeless. Although it hasn’t been confirmed if her former castmates will return for the brand new present, Gellar instructed the publication:
“We’ll attempt to discover a steadiness between new and outdated characters. My dream is to deliver again everybody who has died, however area should be made for brand new tales as properly.”
To date, just one Buffy alum (except for Gellar) has expressed curiosity in returning for the revival sequence. Throughout an interview with IGN, Christina Carpenter shared how she desires to reprise her function as Cordelia Chase within the new Buffy sequence after her “unjust” departure from the Angel spinoff. “I’m so excited for followers, and I do know it will likely be implausible due to who’s concerned,” Carpenter instructed IGN. “To see this truly occur for the followers makes me thrilled. I’m so hopeful to be included, for Cordelia to be part of this new iteration.”
For now, a launch date hasn’t been confirmed for the brand new Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequence. However if you wish to take a stroll down reminiscence lane and relive the nice ‘ol days with the “Scooby Gang,” then you definitely’re in luck, as a result of all seven seasons of the unique Buffy the Vampire Slayer can be found to stream on Hulu.
Supply: The Hollywood Reporter