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Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival Scrapped: Sarah Michelle Gellars Return Unlikely After years of resistance, Sarah Michelle Gellar agreed to star in the Buffy revival, The New Sunnydale, thanks to director Chloe Zhaos vision. However, Hulu has now scrapped the project, leaving fans disappointed. Gellar, who had previously expressed reluctance to return as the slayer, shared her gratitude for Zhaos efforts on Instagram. Despite the setback, Hulu is still exploring other ways to revive the franchise, leaving the future of Buffy uncertain. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/618590dc12678393

From the Daily News Now Network, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. Sarah Michelle Geller has shared that Hulu is scrapping the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival, called The New Sunnydale. After years of turning down chances to return as the Slayer, she finally agreed to star thanks to director Chloe Zhao. Geller had long insisted she would never go back to the role. It took a lot of back and forth for Gellet to commit. She said yes at first, then backed out multiple times over four years.

Zhao's passion and vision for the project, especially why it mattered now, won her over. Geller compared it to her horror sequel, Ready or Not Too, which also took six years to develop. Fans were excited when details emerged earlier this year. In May 2025, they cast young actress Ryan Kier Armstrong as a new slayer to share the spotlight with Geller. She described the planned tone as lighter than the original show's later seasons, blending old and new characters. Geller broke the news on Instagram over the weekend, thanking Zhao for pulling her back into Buffy's world. She admitted loving the character deeply and appreciating what she means to everyone. Even so, sources say Hulu still wants to revive Buffy somehow.

They are exploring other ways to bring the franchise back, so the story might not be over yet. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Comfort you can hear. Sound you can relax into. S-O-L-I-Soli-Pillow.com.