Sarah Michelle Gellar has changed her view on returning toBuffy the Vampire Slayer, explaining why her opinion has shifted, as speculation about a reboot continues. Especially over the past decade or so, as reboots and revivals of all sorts have become increasingly common on television, Gellar has maintained a reluctance to visit her most iconic role. The Golden Globe nominee has joked that she might be too old, though she added thatshe supports the idea of someone else taking up the mantle.
In an interview onThe Drew Barrymore Show, while promoting her new seriesDexter: Original Sinwith co-star Christian Slater, Gellarsounded more open to playing Buffy Summers again. The actor pointed to the success ofDexteras a franchise and revivals like Max’sSex and the Citysequel series as reasons why aBuffyreprisal could work. Gellar’s full quote is transcribed below:
Gellar:It’s funny. I always used to say ‘no’, like, because, you know, it’s in its bubble and so perfect. But watching Sex and the City and seeing Dexter and realizing there are ways to do it definitely does get your mind thinking.
Slater:It doesn’t have to be a prequel.
Gellar:It could be anything. It’s a universe and it makes you realize that in this world we need those heroes, I think, more so than ever.
What Gellar’s Comments Could Mean For A Buffy Reboot
The Project Is Seemingly Stalled
The official word, at the moment, is that theBuffyrebootis on an indefinite pause. Gail Berman, one of the executive producers of the original series, mentioned this in passing in an interview in 2022. This seemingly put a stake in the heart of the reboot, which was first announced in 2018. Monica Owusu-Breen, a veteran television writer and producer, was set to serve as showrunner while original series creator Joss Whedon would be involved as an executive producer. He would also work on the script with Owusu-Breen.
No casting or story details were ever confirmed for the project. Following theallegations of abuse surrounding Whedon,the proposed reboot has stalled. Country music legend Dolly Parton has kept hope alive since then and mentioned that there are still efforts to rebootBuffy. Parton’s Sandollar Television was one of the production companies behind the original. However, there wereno details nor a follow-up to Parton’s brief remarks.
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Gellar’s comments don’t change all that much about a project that has struggled to gain traction. But maybe with the lead actor expressing a public willingness to revisit the show, the wheels will start turning again on a follow-up. It is, if nothing else,a notable change in tone from the popular star.
Our Take On Rebooting Buffy
It Is A Big Universe
AstheBuffycomicsdemonstrate, both positively and otherwise, there is a lot to delve into with the overall universe. Albeit outside the comics, and a non-canon audiobook sequel, there has been very little movement for a follow-up, despite how it’s been more than two decades since the series ended and despite the potential for spinoffs and stories focused on different slayers. Maybe, though, Gellar’s blessing will get the ball rolling once more.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.
