February 3rd 2025.
It's been over two decades since the iconic show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, graced our TV screens. But fear not, fans, because reports indicate that a long-awaited reboot is in the works after 22 years. It seems that nature is healing as Buffy's work is not yet done and she will soon return to take on more vampires, demons, and the occasional giant praying mantis.
The original series, which aired for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, captured the hearts of audiences with its supernatural themes and strong female lead, Buffy Summers, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar. And now, the excitement builds as it's been rumored that Gellar will be reprising her role as the badass slayer in the follow-up series.
To make things even more exciting, Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao is said to be helming the project. According to Deadline, the series is close to receiving a pilot order from Hulu, and a writing room is already being planned for the show, indicating high hopes for its success.
While it's not yet clear if other beloved cast members will be joining Gellar on screen, it's been considered likely. The original show, hailed as the "best show of all time," also spawned a spinoff series, Angel, which ran from 1999 to 2004 and starred David Boreanaz.
The new series will be executive produced by Gellar, Zhao, Nora Zuckerman, and Lilla Zuckerman, with the original series' executive producers also returning. And fans of Dolly Parton will be pleased to know that her company, Sandollar, which worked on the original series, will also be on board as an executive producer.
It's worth noting that Buffy creator, Joss Whedon, will not be involved in the reboot due to misconduct allegations in 2021. However, this hasn't deterred the excitement around the show's return, as evidenced by Gellar's recent Instagram post.
In a clever nod to the show, Gellar shared a photo of herself in sushi pajamas, a reference to a scene in the fourth season where Buffy mentions her plans to hunt down a demon while wearing the same pajamas. Fans immediately picked up on the easter egg, with one commenting, "And every Buffy fan just collectively screamed out loud." Even Emma Caulfield Ford, who played Anya Jenkins in the show, liked the post and added multiple heart emojis.
It's likely that other characters from the original series will also make a comeback in the reboot. This comes after Gellar expressed interest in returning to the role in 2023, saying that watching other shows like Sex and the City and Dexter made her realize there are ways to continue a story. These comments are said to have sparked the negotiations for the new series.
For those who may need a refresher, Buffy the Vampire Slayer follows the story of Buffy as she fights evil creatures and protects her friends and the world. But she also manages to balance falling in love, keeping up with school work, and setting the fashion agenda. She had some help along the way from her high school friends Willow, Xander, and her mentor Rupert Giles.
The show was known for its love dilemmas, terrifying enemies, action-packed sequences, and emotional punches. And now, all seven seasons are available to watch on ITVX, and will continue to be available until at least March 2025.
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