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Sarah Michelle Gellar's Goal Is to 'Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died' on ‘Buffy' for Reboot
Sarah Michelle Gellar is hoping some original Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters rise from the dead in the forthcoming reboot. The actress, who led the original series for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, is reprising her role as Buffy Summers in the reboot. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong has also been cast in the new Hulu series as a new young Slayer. More from The Hollywood Reporter Diego Luna Slams Trump's Immigration Policies, Says Immigrants "Are the Ones Who Build This Country" Barbara Walters Documentary Director Explains Why Journalist's Daughter and Diane Sawyer Aren't in Film Sterling K. Brown Stars in Hulu Adventure Epic 'Washington Black' Trailer During a recent interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Gellar teased the Buffy reboot as well as who she would like to see return. 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,' she shared. '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.' While the Dexter: Original Sin star admitted she's 'very lucky' she 'didn't feel the pressure that today's actors feel' with social media when she starred on Buffy, she also wants to make sure the reboot includes modern themes, issues and storylines. 'One of the surprising aspects of Buffy is that it's always been a crossover series,' Gellar added. 'We're trying to figure out how to modernize the themes of the series, especially what it means to feel like an outsider in a world dominated by social media. What we want to explore are the space-time boundaries that affect society today.' Most details surrounding the reboot, which Hulu is referring to as the 'Untitled Buffyverse Pilot,' are being kept under wraps. Gellar is also executive producing the series. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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How to Watch Emmy-Winning Series ‘The Bear' Season 4 Online
After 11 Emmy wins, which is a new record for a comedy, The Bear is back with season four. The FX comedy series premieres on Wednesday, June 25 on Hulu, while all 10 episodes will be to binge-watch on day one. At a Glance: How to Watch Online More from The Hollywood Reporter Sarah Michelle Gellar's Goal Is to "Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died" on 'Buffy' for Reboot Barbara Walters Documentary Director Explains Why Journalist's Daughter and Diane Sawyer Aren't in Film Sterling K. Brown Stars in Hulu Adventure Epic 'Washington Black' Trailer When June 25 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET No. of episodes 10 Stream online Hulu Get Hulu Free Trial Season four of The Bear examines the pressure Carmy puts on his staff and himself as the Italian beef shop-turned-fine dining restaurant opens for business and he strives to earn a Michelin star. Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas and Matty Matheson also star. Oliver Platt and Molly Gordon will reprise their recurring roles. Below, keep reading to find out how to stream The Bear season four online, including for free. The Bear season four premieres exclusively on Hulu on Wednesday, June 25, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. All 10 episodes of the fourth season will drop at that time. Cable subscribers can watch The Bear online at by logging in with their TV provider, including traditional and streaming services such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others; or with a MyDisney account. Want to watch The Bear for free? New Hulu subscribers can binge all four seasons of the show with a 30-day free trial of the streamer's ad-supported plan. After the free month, the subscription auto-renews at $9.99 per month. Get Hulu 30-day trial Although The Bear is an FX TV series, the Emmy-winning show will not air on traditional cable. The only way to watch the series is by streaming it online through Hulu or by linking your TV provider account to FX network's FX Now platform. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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4 days ago
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Sarah Michelle Gellar shares ‘Buffy' reboot hopes: ‘My dream is to bring back everyone who has died'
Sarah Michelle Gellar is offering fresh insight into the long-developing Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. In a new interview with Vanity Fair Italia, the actress shared new details about the upcoming Hulu series and what finally convinced her to reprise the iconic role more than two decades after the original show ended. 'For so many years, I said no to a possible return of the series,' said Gellar, who received a Golden Globe nomination for Buffy but never had an Emmy bid (she did, however, win a Daytime Emmy for her breakout role on All My Children). 'I didn't want to reintroduce something we had already seen. I waited for the right time to come. Then Chloé [Zhao], a big Buffy fan, proposed the project to me, and I accepted.' More from GoldDerby Benson Boone reviews are in: Critics flip off 'American Heart' Why Simone Ashley is walking the 'F1' carpet - even though she was cut from the Brad Pitt movie The Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt 'Interview With the Vampire' feud rumors, explained The reboot has been in development quietly for several years. Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will be the showrunners and Zhao will direct the pilot and executive produce alongside Gellar, original series producers Fran and Kaz Kuzui, Gail Berman, and Dolly Parton, who also backed the original under her Sandollar banner. While Gellar will reprise her role as Buffy, she won't be the sole focus of the new series. Instead, the torch is being passed to a new generation. Ryan Kiera Armstrong, 15, known for roles in Firestarter and The Tomorrow War, will play the new lead — a teenage Slayer navigating modern high school life and supernatural threats. Gellar will appear in the pilot and then continue in a recurring role, stepping into a mentor-like position. '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.' The original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, created by Joss Whedon, ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, first on the WB and later UPN. It followed Buffy Summers, a seemingly ordinary teenager chosen to battle vampires and demons. The show became a critical and cultural landmark for its blend of supernatural action, teen drama and feminist themes. It also launched the careers of stars like Alyson Hannigan, David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Seth Green, and Michelle Trachtenberg. In this new version, the creative team is reimagining what it means to be an outsider in a digital world. 'One of the surprising aspects of Buffy is that it's always been a crossover series,' Gellar explained. 'We're trying to figure out how to modernize the themes of the series, especially what it means to feel like an outsider in a world dominated by social media. What we want to explore are the space-time boundaries that affect society today.' While Gellar has long distanced herself from Whedon, who is not involved in the reboot following multiple misconduct allegations, she has expressed excitement about reclaiming the legacy of the series with a new generation. 'So. ... you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven't heard from me,' Gellar wrote in a Feb. 6 Instagram post alongside a photo of herself as Buffy and the character's famous quote, 'If the apocalypse comes, beep me.' She continued, 'I have always listened to the fans and heard your desire to revisit 'Buffy' and her world, but it was not something I could do unless I was sure we would get it right.' Best of GoldDerby Everything to know about 'The Pitt' Season 2 Adam Brody, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actor interviews Kristen Bell, Tina Fey, Bridget Everett, and the best of our Emmy Comedy Actress interviews Click here to read the full article.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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Sarah Michelle Gellar shares her wild idea about the upcoming Buffy reboot
Sarah Michelle Gellar has a few ideas about what she'd like to see included in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. The actress,48, who recently reunited with her Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan on a red carpet, opened up about her hopes for the highly anticipated show in an interview with Vanity Fair. 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,' the Emmy winner who played the title role for seven seasons told the publication while attending the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival. 'We will try to find a balance between new and old characters,' she said of the series being helmed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao. The actress and executive producer then opened up about something that could thrill Buffy fans of all ages. 'My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well. Gellar hinted there could be opportunities to expand the Buffy universe again. 'One of the surprising aspects of Buffy is that it's always been a crossover series,' she explained. 'We're trying to figure out how to modernize the themes of the series, especially what it means to feel like an outsider in a world dominated by social media,' she explained. The action star added that she feels 'lucky' not to have had to deal with that when she first took on the role. 'What we want to explore are the space-time boundaries that affect society today.' Gellar explained why it took her so long to agree to a reboot. 'I didn't want to reintroduce something we had already seen. I waited for the right time to come,' she said. The versatile star explained that Zhao, who is a self-admitted fan of the show 'proposed the project to me, and I accepted.' 'The gestation was long. It's been three years, and we're still working on it,' Gellar said. Sharing her hopes for the reboot, the actress revealed 'My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well' The actress and executive producer said the tone 'will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original' Scripts are being written by Poker Face scribes Nora and Lilla Zuckerman Little is known about the reboot, except that Ryan Kiera Armstrong, 15, will star as a new Vampire Slayer, alongside Gellar's Buffy. 'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,' the welcoming star wrote on social media in May. '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.'
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
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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.
