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Geek Tyrant
24-06-2025
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- Geek Tyrant
Sarah Michelle Gellar Wants to "Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died" in New BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Revival — GeekTyrant
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Sarah Michelle Gellar opened up about the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival, and her character wish-list is ambitious as she wants to bring everyone back, including the ones who didn't survive the original run. Gellar said: 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original. We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.' That's a tall order, considering how many fan-favorite characters met tragic ends in the original series. But if anyone can pull off a supernatural reunion, it's Buffy . Star Wars: Skeleton Crew star Ryan Kiera Armstrong was officially announced as the new series lead. Gellar, who returns in a recurring role as Buffy, had nothing but praise for her young co-star, saying: 'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side. To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.' The new series will be steered by showrunners Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman ( Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Poker Face ), with Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao ( Nomadland, Eternals ) directing the pilot and executive producing. Gellar will also serve as executive producer, joined by original series vets Gail Berman, Fran and Kaz Kuzui, and Dolly Parton, whose Sandollar Productions was one of the original producers behind the iconic show. With Buffy officially rising again, longtime fans are wondering what this new era of slaying will look like. Will we see Willow, Xander, or Spike again? Could Oz or Tara return? And how exactly would they bring back beloved characters who died years ago? Gellar may not have those answers yet, but she's clearly hoping this new series can find that magic again and bring back whoever she possibly can.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Sarah Michelle Gellar Wants to ‘Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died' in the Original For the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot
Sarah Michelle Gellar is hoping for a serious revival in the upcoming 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Gellar, who played the titular vampire-slaying heroine in the 1997 series, said she hopes for a massive 'Buffy' reunion in the reboot. That means bringing back all the characters from the past, even if they perished in the original. More from Variety Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Knows 'A Few' Children of Original 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast Members Who Auditioned For Reboot 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Pilot Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong in Lead Role 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Director 'Tried Relentlessly' to Convince Sarah Michelle Gellar to Return for Sequel Despite Her Character's Death: I Had to 'Pitch Some Crazy S-' 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,' Gellar said. 'We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.' It was unveiled back in February that Hulu was nearing a pilot order for a 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' sequel series. A few months later, in May, Ryan Kiera Armstrong was officially named series lead. It was also revealed that Gellar will star in the pilot and then continue in a recurring role as Buffy. 'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,' Gellar said of Armstrong's casting. 'To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.' Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman will write, showrun and executive produce the 'Buffy' reboot. Gellar will also executive produce alongside Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce under the Suite B banner, while Dolly Parton will executive produce under Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television serve as producers. Berman, the Kuzuis and Parton all executive produced the original 'Buffy' series. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Sarah Michelle Gellar Wants to ‘Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died' in the Original For the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot
Sarah Michelle Gellar is hoping for a serious revival in the upcoming 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Gellar, who played the titular vampire-slaying heroine in the 1997 series, said she hopes for a massive 'Buffy' reunion in the reboot. That means bringing back all the characters from the past, even if they perished in the original. More from Variety Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Knows 'A Few' Children of Original 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast Members Who Auditioned For Reboot 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Pilot Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong in Lead Role 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Director 'Tried Relentlessly' to Convince Sarah Michelle Gellar to Return for Sequel Despite Her Character's Death: I Had to 'Pitch Some Crazy S-' 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,' Gellar said. 'We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.' It was unveiled back in February that Hulu was nearing a pilot order for a 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' sequel series. A few months later, in May, Ryan Kiera Armstrong was officially named series lead. It was also revealed that Gellar will star in the pilot and then continue in a recurring role as Buffy. 'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,' Gellar said of Armstrong's casting. 'To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.' Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman will write, showrun and executive produce the 'Buffy' reboot. Gellar will also executive produce alongside Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce under the Suite B banner, while Dolly Parton will executive produce under Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television serve as producers. Berman, the Kuzuis and Parton all executive produced the original 'Buffy' series. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Reboots never work' TV viewers are fed up of watching the same shows
Gossip Girl, Harry Potter, Sex and the City. TV remakes of popular classics are nothing new. And for some fans, that's exactly the problem. It feels like every other week there's talk of another classic film or TV show being rebooted (1995 hit movie Clueless is the latest), to the delight of fans who want the story to live on and the horror of purists who want their favourite characters left alone. And Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the supernatural drama series which was arguably one of the biggest shows of the 90s, is dividing fans with its upcoming comeback, blending familiar faces with a new cast in an attempt to reawaken the magic. But some Metro readers are confused by plans to resurrect the popular show, particularly because the finale of the original series ended the need for a single slayer (aka 'the chosen one'). And yet, last week it was announced that 15-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong is taking on the role of the slayer, starring alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, who is reprising her role as Buffy Summers. Commenting on Armstrong's casting as the chosen one, Metro reader Ashley James shared their confusion, writing: 'Wait? chosen ONE. I thought everyone who could be a slayer was a slayer now?' And user Houltcore pointed out: 'The entire purpose of the series finale was that there was no chosen one anymore'. For some, this apparent oversight has put them off the upcoming reboot. wrote: 'If a show undoes itself in a reboot then it's not worth watching'. Happyellen was similarly unconvinced, adding: 'Imagine redoing Buffy, this won't workkkk. Buffy was perfect, leave it at rest and just let us rewatch the OG'. However, others were unfased by the potential plot change. Jon-El Queens said: 'I'm glad we are having just 1 new Slayer and not like 30 from last season,' they wrote. Meanwhile, Jackie N was delighted with Armstrong's casing, commenting: 'So happy with this choice. I was so afraid I couldn't warm up to the new lead…but this is perfect'. Sunnmoon0227 said: 'I'm so excited and so happy for this young actress with such a magical future in front of her, she is gonna be amazing as our new chosen one, well done Ryan Kiera Armstrong'. Metro entertainment reporter, Laura Harman, is also unconvinced by news of the Buffy remake. 'Had this reboot been announced a decade ago, I may have been naive enough to be excited – but the news has only made me concerned, with good reason. 'The series was pioneering at the time, stamping on stereotypes and progressively exploring LGBTQ+ narratives and characters. The series had complex heroes and villains and subverted all the typical horror and teen-drama tropes in the best possible way. 'The legacy it has left is huge, which means that any reboot has the potential to tarnish the reputation. 'Particularly when the original series managed to strike such a unique chord with the audience of the time and become a cultural phenomenon – how can that success be replicated in a way that feels organic and not a cringe-inducing stretch for the series to be as 'woke' as it once was?' Read Laura's article in full. But it's not just Buffy's return that's dividing Metro readers, many expressed their frustration with the constant remaking of popular shows. '[I've] never been a fan of reboots…just shows how stale creativity has become,' Joseph Noon shared. Maureen Dowlan added, 'Why can't today's writers come up with something new? I hate remakes,' and Norma Bellis said: 'Reboots never work, I won't be watching.' Neil Sayer simply wrote, 'Almost all of them are terrible'. However, not everyone is anti-reboots, with Tri Stan sharing: 'Good stories deserve to be repeated. It makes no difference to the old ones or what you remember.' Along with the recent casting for Buffy, work on HBO's upcoming Harry Potter adaptation is currently underway and just this week the trailer for Welcome to Derry, a series based on Stephen King's novel It and the subsequent film adaptations, was unveiled. It feels like TV reboots are everywhere and, according to Dr Mareike Jenner, a senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University with a research focus on reboots, that's because they pretty much are. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'TV reboots are becoming more common, but much of this is because of the passage of time — after all, there's more film and TV history to source from,' she told Metro. But there are other factors too. Between Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and numerous other streaming services, there are many more platforms pumping out new TV content these days. So there's more content to watch, but it's also harder to capture audiences' attention, making reboots hugely appealing to TV bosses. The Trial of Christine Keeler : Based on a true story, this 2019 drama was recently added to Netflix and viewers are calling it 'outstanding'. : Based on a true story, this 2019 drama was recently added to Netflix and viewers are calling it 'outstanding'. Overcompensating : This Prime Video comedy series follows a closeted former football player and boasts a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. : This Prime Video comedy series follows a closeted former football player and boasts a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Love Rat : First aired on Sky and now available on Netflix, the British thriller follows a recently divorced woman who enjoys a whirlwind romance with a man who is not who he seems. : First aired on Sky and now available on Netflix, the British thriller follows a recently divorced woman who enjoys a whirlwind romance with a man who is not who he seems. Code of Silence: The new ITV drama stars Rose Ayling-Ellis as a deaf caterer who is asked by police to help lipread conversations with dangerous criminals. It's become increasingly hard to break through with new TV shows, Dr Jenner explains, but using something that's already recognisable to audiences works. In the age of streaming and algorithms, platforms like to serve up what feels familiar. And viewers are drawn to the look, feel, and vibe of shows associated with a specific time, even if the reboots don't really dig into what made the originals meaningful. 'At the same time, TV reboots are strangely ahistorical,' Dr Jenner adds. 'They reuse names and titles, maybe even some bars from the theme tune, but are forward-facing. So you don't need to know the old version to understand the reboot.' More Trending And the apparent penchant for familiar content isn't exclusive to TV. In fact, the top 10 films of 2024 were all sequels (Inside Out 2, Deadpool and Wolverine, and Moana 2, for example), except for Wicked, which was still based on existing material. On the horizon are sequels to Freaky Friday and Dirty Dancing, while follow-ups to A Simple Favour and Bridget Jones were recently released. It doesn't look like reboots are going anywhere, but Dr Jenner adds: 'Name recognition only gets you so far. Once the audience tunes in, entertainment needs to be provided.' View More » The release date for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is yet to be announced. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Universal's Epic Universe theme park is finally open – the queue was my favourite part MORE: Lizzie McGuire Movie's Italian heartthrob Paolo is unrecognisable 23 years on from teen movie MORE: Katy Perry's shocked reaction after her bra pops open on stage during energetic performance
Geek Feed
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Skeleton Crew's Ryan Kiera Armstrong to Star in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot
News came out back in February that there was going to be a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and though Sarah Michelle Gellar is expected to return, the show is set to focus on a new protagonist. As per Gellar's IG post, the new lead of the Buffy revival is going to be Ryan Kiera Armstrong , best known for her role as Fern in Star Wars ' Skeleton Crew . Here's a video of Gellar telling Armstrong that she's going to be the new lead of the show: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar) Gellar said this about casting Armstrong in the series, 'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,' Gellar said in a statement. 'To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.' Besides Gellar coming back to play the part of Buffy Collins, the series is also going to be bringing in Chloe Zhao ( Eternals, Nomadland ) to direct the pilot. The script will also be provided by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, who had worked on Peacock's fantastic Poker Face series. Admittedly, you can't think of Buffy without its creator Joss Whedon, and it's been reported that he won't be involved in this revival, what with him being in Cancelled Jail and everything since the whole fiasco with Justice League . As for the reboot, there's no official title yet, but the series is expected to focus on a whole new batch of Slayers with Buffy acting as their mentor. We don't have a release date yet, but hopefully we get more updates in the following months.
