The highly anticipated “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot is generating buzz as it seems to have some blood ties to the original beloved series. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan hinted at the involvement of children of original cast members in the upcoming Hulu reboot.
According to Gellar, she knows “a few” children of the original “Buffy” cast members who have auditioned for roles in the reboot. Hannigan also revealed that someone she knows had auditioned for a part on the show. The duo shared a light-hearted moment when Hannigan jokingly expressed her hope that it wasn’t one of her own kids who auditioned.
While it remains uncertain if any of the children landed roles in the series, the only confirmed cast members so far are Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who will play the lead role, and Gellar, who is reprising her iconic role after 22 years. Plot details for the reboot are being kept under wraps, but sources have hinted that the pilot will focus on a new slayer, with Gellar making appearances in a recurring role as Buffy.
Gellar expressed her excitement for Armstrong’s casting, praising the young actress for her emotional intelligence and talent. The series will be led by writers and showrunners Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman, with acclaimed director Chloé Zhao helming the project under her Book of Shadows banner. Gellar will also serve as an executive producer for the reboot.
Fans of the original “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series are eagerly awaiting more updates on the reboot, especially with the potential connections to the original cast members. Stay tuned for more news on this exciting revival of a beloved supernatural franchise.
