Sarah Michelle Gellar Confirms Buffy Reboot Series Will Not Proceed

Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed that the planned reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, titled Buffy: New Sunnydale, will not proceed after Hulu decided not to pick up the series. The pilot, directed by Chloé Zhao and written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, featured Gellar reprising her role alongside Ryan Kiera Armstrong as a new Slayer. The original show aired from 1997 to 2003 and remains a cult favorite. Gellar shared the update on social media, expressing disappointment but appreciation for the show's lasting impact.