In each generation, there emerges a chosen one — yet again.
Variety has discovered from reliable sources that a sequel series to the iconic show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is on the brink of receiving a pilot order from Hulu.
Reports suggest that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in the final stages of negotiations to reprise her role as the legendary title character in this untitled project. However, the new series will center around a different Slayer, with Gellar taking on a recurring role instead of leading the show.
Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are set to write, showrun, and executive produce, while Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and produce through her Book of Shadows banner. Gellar will also serve as an executive producer alongside Gail Berman. Fran and Kaz Kuzui, as well as Dolly Parton, are included as executive producers, with 20th Television and Searchlight Television handling production. Notably, Berman, the Kuzuis, and Parton were executive producers on the original “Buffy” series.
Meanwhile, representatives for Hulu and 20th TV have opted not to comment.
Strikingly absent from the show’s creative team is Joss Whedon, the original creator, who has faced numerous allegations of fostering a toxic work atmosphere during the production of both “Buffy” and its spinoff, “Angel.”
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” initially debuted as a film in 1992, followed by the acclaimed series starring Gellar, which aired from 1997 to 2003. The show has since garnered a massive cult following, recognized for its influence on television storytelling and representation of strong female leads.
Vocabulary List:
- Sequel /ˈsiː.kwəl/ (noun): A published broadcast or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
- Negotiations /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/ (noun): The process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement.
- Creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ (adjective): Relating to or involving the use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
- Toxic /ˈtɑːksɪk/ (adjective): Poisonous or harmful.
- Debuted /deɪˈbjuːd/ (verb): To perform or appear for the first time.
- Acclaimed /əˈkleɪmd/ (adjective): Publicly praised; celebrated.
How much do you know?
Who is in the final stages of negotiations to reprise her role in the sequel series to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"?
Who are the executive producers involved in the untitled project for the sequel series?
Which network is allegedly on the brink of giving a pilot order for the sequel series?
Who is notably absent from the show's creative team for the sequel series?
Which production companies are handling the production of the sequel series?
Which year did the original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series air?
Sarah Michelle Gellar will be reprising her role as the lead character in the sequel series.
Chloé Zhao is involved as a director and producer in the untitled project for the sequel series.
Joss Whedon has faced allegations of fostering a toxic work atmosphere during the production of "Buffy" and "Angel".
Fran and Kaz Kuzui were not executive producers on the original "Buffy" series.
The sequel series for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" will have a different Slayer as the central character.
Nora Zuckerman is only involved in writing for the untitled project.
The original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series aired from 1997 to .
Joss Whedon, the original creator, faced allegations of fostering a toxic work atmosphere during the production of both “Buffy” and its spinoff, “”.
Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and produce through her banner for the sequel series.
The original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" debuted as a film in .
