Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Buffy Revival Canceled: Ryan Kiera Armstrong's Heartbreak
Episode Date: March 15, 2026Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival canceled by Hulu after filming pilot, New Sunnydale. Ryan Kiera Armstrong set to star as new slayer, directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao. Sarah Michelle Gellar, N...ora Zuckerman, and Lilla Zuckerman involved in production. Armstrong shares heartbreak on Instagram, fans express disappointment. Hulu may pursue other Buffy ideas, Gellar promises spirit lives on. 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/ecc75c446226438f
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The Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival has been canceled by Hulu just after filming a pilot episode,
titled New Sunnydale. The project starts 16-year-old Ryan Kira Armstrong as the new slayer protecting the town.
Original star Sarah Michelle Geller broke the news on social media over the weekend.
The pilot was directed by Oster winner, Chloe Zhao, known for Nomad Land.
Armstrong had been cast to lead after building buzz from role.
in the lowdown and Firestarter.
Producers included Nora Zuckerman and Lilah Zuckerman
with Geller helping bring it back.
Armstrong shared her heartbreak on Instagram,
posting a photo of her character
and saying she was proud of the work
despite fans missing out.
She thanked supporters,
Geller, Jow, and the team
for the special experience.
Geller responded with heart emojis
and later praised Jiao
for pulling her back into the Buffy world.
Fans expressed huge disappointment online,
mourning the lost chance to revisit
the iconic series. The original Buffy ran seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, mixing teen drama
with vampire battles. Joss Whedon, its creator, faced past accusations of toxic sets and was
not involved here. Hulu still eyes the Buffy franchise and may pursue other ideas down the line.
Gellet promised the spirit lives on, even joking about beeping her if an apocalypse hits. For now,
this chapter ends, but the legacy endures. We'd like to think our story.
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