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Calling all Buffy fanatics! If you’re a loyal cult follower when it comes to all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer-related, you’ve probably already heard the rumors. You’ve likely overheard the whispers, with the word “reboot” uttered, but you swore not to get your hopes up, since the idea of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel seems way too good to be true. Well, sometimes, life hands us unexpected gems, this time in the form of an extension to a beloved ‘90s television series.
That’s right, people. You can dance for joy now, since the rumors are true. According to a recent Instagram update by Buffy herself (Sarah Michelle Gellar), the BTVS reboot is 100% happening...Squeals in '90s-era nerd!
Pack your wooden stakes and holy water, because we’re heading back to Sunnydale to slay all day (and we’re not just here to slay vampires).
Scroll to find out everything you need to know about Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot!
Will the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot feature original cast members?
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One burning question fans have is whether we’ll be reunited once more with our favorite ragtag bunch of vampire-slaying misfits. Will we get to see the beloved, familiar faces of Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris, and Angel? Or is this a pipedream, where we’ll instead be exposed to a new cast entirely?
According to Gellar, the sequel series will offer a refreshing blend of old faces, as well as a whole new set of characters who will help Gellar along the way. “We will try to find a balance between new and old characters,” the I Know What You Did Last Summer actress told Vanity Fair. “My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.
One thing we know for sure? Gellar herself is definitely making a comeback!
Who else is in the the 'Buffy' reboot cast?
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- Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Stick, Black Widow, It: Chapter Two)
- Kingston Vernes (Mank, Honey Boy)
- Audrey Grace Marshall (Echo Valley, The Flight Attendant)
- Sarah Bock (Severance)
- Jack Cutmore-Scott (Oppenheimer, Tenet, Dunkirk)
- Daniel di Tomasso (Ratched, Big Sky)
- Ava Jean (Law & Order: SVU)
- Faly Rakotohavana (Unprisoned)
What do fans think about the 'Buffy' reboot?
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While most fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are inwardly screaming with excitement over the news of a sequel series, other fans have expressed their doubts as well as concerns over an extension to the already perfect TV show. If it ain’t broke, why fix it?
Plus, from a more heartbreaking point of view, there are a handful of fans who don’t believe the show will have the same sense of magic following the untimely death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who stole every scene with her nuanced portrayal of Dawn Summers.
Who's directing the 'Buffy' reboot?
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While the absence of Trachtenberg will surely be noticed by grieving fans, there are some elements to the remake that we have to look forward to. Particularly, because it will be directed by Chloe Zhao (Eternals), who labels herself a “lifelong Buffy fan.” (via Deadline) Knowing the sequel will be in good hands, by someone who is genuinely passionate about the Buffyverse, gives viewers hope about what’s yet to come for the series.
When does the 'Buffy' reboot come out?
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We don't have an exact date yet, but according to IMDB Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale is coming in 2026!
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What are your thoughts on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer remake? Do you think it will retain the magic of the original series? Or do you think the extension to the Buffyverse is a bad idea in the making? Let us know your thoughts!
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