Sat Feb 08 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Buffy the Vampire Slayer Returns to Slay: Hulu Orders Pilot for Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar

**Los Angeles, CA** – More than two decades after its final stake was driven, the iconic supernatural drama *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* is poised for a thrilling revival. Hulu is nearing a pilot order for a new chapter in the Buffyverse, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to reprise her role as the titular vampire slayer.

Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, a self-described lifelong fan, will helm the pilot, written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (*Poker Face*). The project hails from 20th Television and Searchlight TV, with Gellar, Zhao, and original executive producers Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, and Kaz Kuzui attached. Dolly Parton, who was a producer on the original series, is also executive producing the pilot.

Notably absent from this reboot is series creator Joss Whedon, who has been absent from Hollywood since facing misconduct allegations in 2021.

While details about the plot remain scarce, sources describe the series as the “next chapter” in the Buffyverse, suggesting a continuation rather than a remake or prequel. The possibility of other original cast members returning is considered likely. A writers’ room is reportedly forming soon, indicating a strong commitment from Hulu and the studios.

Gellar, who previously expressed reservations about revisiting the role, recently indicated a change of heart, stating that the current climate necessitates such heroes. Negotiations for her return are now in their final stages.

This marks the second high-profile series revival executive produced by Berman for 20th Television, following a *Malcolm in the Middle* reboot for Disney+. It also adds to 20th Television’s growing slate of reboots, including *Scrubs* and *Prison Break*. The *Buffy* reboot represents another significant step for Hulu, which continues to build its library of high-profile projects. Fans eager to see Buffy Summers return to action can expect updates as the project moves forward.

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