Gellar Speaks About The “Buffy” Revival

Earlier this week came the news that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in the final stages of negotiations to reprise her iconic role of Buffy Summers from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” for a continuation at Hulu.

The series would be a revival of the beloved supernatural drama, is nearing a pilot order, will start a writer’s room soon, and will be directed by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao. Additionally “Poker Face” co-showrunners Nora and Lilla Zuckerman are writing the pilot while creator Joss Whedon has no involvement.

Now, Gellar herself has done a posting on Instagram sharing her perspective on revisiting the series. It’s an idea she’s been against for years, but not so much anymore. She reveals producer Gail Berman got in touch with her three years ago about it, saying Zhao had a take on a “Buffy” revival she wanted Gellar to hear.

What was going to be a 20-minute coffee “quickly turned into a four-hour adventure”. She didn’t agree to anything then, but “I did shock myself by agreeing to continue the conversation”. The Zuckermans eventually joined “until ultimately, one day, we landed on an idea” which led to the revival:

“I have always listened to the fans and heard your desire to revisit Buffy and her world, but it was not something I could do unless I was sure we would get it right.

This has been a long process, and it’s not over yet. I promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right. And I will tell you that we are on the path there.

I feel so lucky to be on this journey with these four unbelievably talented women, all of whom love Buffy as much as I do. And as much as you do. Thank you to all the fans who never stopped asking for this. This will be for you.”

The as-yet-untitled continuation is expected to focus on a new Slayer with Gellar appearing in a recurring role rather than a leading one. No word as to a potential production timetable on this as yet.

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