Sarah Michelle Gellar Returns As Buffy, Welcomes New Slayer Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy Summers in the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, has revealed who will be playing the new-generation slayer in the reboot series.
Ryan Kiera Armstrong has officially joined the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot as the 'chosen one." The 15-year-old actor will portray a new-generation slayer—seen as the spiritual successor to Buffy Summers—in the upcoming series, which marks a fresh chapter in the Buffyverse.
In an exciting twist for longtime fans, Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers. Gellar, who also serves as an executive producer on the reboot, personally delivered the casting news to Armstrong during a heartfelt video call. In the now-viral clip, Gellar asks, 'Will you be my chosen one?" leaving the young actor visibly emotional and thrilled.
The new Buffy series, which has received a pilot order at Disney's Hulu, remains untitled for now. According to Deadline, Armstrong's character is described as an introverted high school student—hinting at a fresh and grounded take on the next slayer's journey.
Gellar told Armstrong how the team knew there was no one who could play the role better, right when they saw her audition tape. She further said she was excited to have the young actor as her 'partner on this journey". Armstrong, struggling to contain her happiness, acknowledged how 'honored" she was feeling for landing the role. Her father, Canadian actor-producer Dean Armstrong, also showed up at the scene to rejoice over the feat.
Among Armstrong's notable works is her starring role on 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. She also played the role of Amanda Seyfried's daughter in the 2019 comedy-romance drama The Art of Racing in the Rain. It was her breakout role. She was just an eight-year-old back then.
Armstrong also delivered an impressive performance in her lead role in Firestarter. Her TV debut was with a key recurring role on 'Anne with an E'. Coming back to the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, the pilot for the project has Oscar-winning winner Chloe Zhao as the director.
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