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Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Canceled: Sarah Michelle Gellar Reacts Sarah Michelle Gellar, the star of the iconic series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, shared the news of the reboots cancell...ation on Instagram. The project, which was set to star Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer and Gellar in a recurring role, was suddenly dropped by Hulu. Gellar, along with director Chloe Zhao, expressed surprise and disappointment over the cancelation. Fans reacted with heartbreak, calling it the years biggest letdown in entertainment. Meanwhile, Gellar continues to thrive in her career, premiering her latest film and celebrating her long-standing marriage. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/745630e2abb732f1

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This is Corey, and here's what's trending across entertainment and celebrity news right now. Sarah Michelle Geller shared tough news over the weekend. Hulu has dropped plans for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot called New Sunnydale. The 48-year-old actress posted a video on Instagram, looking casual in a beige cardigan, to break it to fans herself. The project was announced back in February 2025. It would have starred Ryan Keir Armstrong as the new Slayer, with Geller returning in a recurring role. Director Chloe Zhao and Geller both felt caught off guard by the sudden cancellation and its timing. Fans flooded the comments with heartbreak. Many called it the year's biggest
Starting point is 00:00:40 leaddown in entertainment. Some vented frustration over the lost potential, even suggesting Netflix pick it up. The original Buffy series ran for seven seasons starting in 1997. It became a massive hit on the WB network thanks to sharp writing and Geller's powerful portrayal of the lead. Meanwhile, Geller's busy with other wins. She just premiered her comedy horror film Ready or Not Two at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. She's also marking nearly 25 years married to Freddie Prince Jr., and they have two kids, a 16-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Pressplay. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-Souly pillow.com.

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