Following the latest information that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is formally set to return to ship creatures of the night time working for canopy, we’ve got some particulars on the brand new characters which might be set to affix Sarah Michelle Gellar within the upcoming sequel sequence that is in improvement for Hulu.
Although Gellar can be again as Sunnydale’s resident vamp-hunter, she can be taking over extra of a mentor-type function this time. In line with scooper Daniel Richtman, the principle focus of the brand new present can be a teen named Nova, who Buffy will tackle as a trainee Slayer.
The casting name reads: “On the lookout for precise teenagers or actors of their 20s for all teenage roles. Open ethnicity for all characters.”
Nova – A highschool vampire hunter, decided and fearless, balancing faculty life with slaying. LEAD
Abe – Nova’s father, a devoted photojournalist (40s-60s). LEAD
Mr. Burke – The college librarian who later turns into a vampire (30s-60s). LEAD
Cole – The alpha of the group, assured and a pure chief. LEAD
Hugo – A nerd from a rich household, has a factor for Nova however is awkward about it. LEAD
Gracie – Nova’s finest buddy, fascinated by myths and an enormous Buffy fan. LEAD
Mia – A social media-obsessed pupil who will get caught up within the supernatural chaos. SUPPORTING
Gellar not too long ago took to Instagram to share the next message together with her followers.
“So….. you may need heard some information this week, however I understand you haven’t heard from me. Three years in the past, I obtained a name from my pricey buddy and mentor, Gail Berman. She advised me that she needed me to sit down down with Chloé Zhao to listen to her tackle a possible “Buffy” revival. I used to be blown away that Chloé even knew who I used to be, however, as I’ve at all times executed, I advised Gail that I simply didn’t see a method for the present to exist once more. We’d at all times been aligned on that, however this time I heard one thing totally different in her voice. I finally agreed to go (primarily simply to fulfill Chloé) and our twenty minute espresso shortly became a 4 hour journey. We laughed, we cried, however principally we each talked about how a lot this present means to us. Whereas I didn’t comply with something at that assembly, I did shock myself by agreeing to proceed the dialog.
These conversations did, actually, proceed over the following few years and ultimately we added the unimaginable Nora and Lilla Zuckerman to our little tribe till finally, at some point, we landed on an concept. I’ve at all times listened to the followers and heard your need to revisit “Buffy” and her world, however it was not one thing I may do until I used to be certain we might get it proper. This has been a protracted course of, and it’s not over but. I promise you, we are going to solely make this present if we all know we will do it proper. And I’ll inform you that we’re on the trail there. I really feel so fortunate to be on this journey with these 4 unbelievably proficient ladies, all of whom love “Buffy” as a lot as I do. And as a lot as you do. Thanks to all of the followers who by no means stopped asking for this. This can be for you.”
It stays to be seen if another members of the unique forged will return, however Charisma Carpenter not too long ago mentioned that she does hope to get the decision to reprise her function as Cordelia Chase. “
“From what I perceive, there isn’t even a pilot in the intervening time, so I hope — if I’m concerned — I hope so in some style it’s extra in a substantive method. That will be my dream.”
As Gellar outlines above, Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are connected to write down, showrun, and govt produce, with Eternals director Chloé Zhao set to helm the pilot and govt produce beneath her Guide of Shadows manufacturing banner. Gellar would additionally govt produce together with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will govt produce through Suite B, whereas Dolly Parton will govt produce through Sandollar. twentieth Tv and Searchlight Tv will produce. Berman, the Kuzuis, and Parton have been all govt producers on the unique Buffy sequence.
Not too surprisingly, Joss Whedon is not going to be concerned.
There’s been discuss of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot in some type or one other for over a decade at this stage, however final 12 months, we realized that the most recent try and revive the franchise that includes a Black lead from Brokers of S.H.I.E.L.D. scribe Monica Owusu-Breen had been placed on pause.
Gellar has beforehand dismissed the concept of returning as Buffy for any proposed revival of the present.
“I am not,” mentioned Gellar when requested if she’d be open to returning for a possible reboot throughout an interview with SFX. “I’m very happy with the present that we created and it does not have to be executed. We wrapped that up. I’m all for them persevering with the story as a result of there’s the story of feminine empowerment. I like the way in which the present was left: ‘Each woman who has the ability can have the ability.’ It is arrange completely for another person to have the ability. However like I mentioned, the metaphors of Buffy have been the horrors of adolescence. I believe I look younger, however I’m not an adolescent.”
Nonetheless, the Dexter: Authentic Sin star sounded so much extra open to the concept in a newer interview.
“I at all times used to say no, as a result of it is in its bubble and it is so good,” Gellar defined throughout an look on The Drew Barrymore Present. “However watching [And Just Like That…] and seeing [Dexter: Original Sin], and realizing there are methods to do it, undoubtedly does get your thoughts pondering, ‘Nicely, perhaps.'”
No manufacturing begin date has been introduced.
