"Buffy Reboot in Works, Sarah Michelle Gellar Returns"

It looks like Buffy might be slaying again at Hulu.

According to Variety, a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is on the verge of coming to life at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar potentially returning to her iconic role as the vampire-slaying hunter. While the series will introduce a new Slayer, Gellar is expected to make recurring appearances.

Adding to the excitement, Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, celebrated for her work on Nomadland and Eternals, is in negotiations to direct and executive produce this reboot. The writing and showrunning duties will be handled by Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman. It's worth noting that the original series creator, Joss Whedon, will not be involved in this new iteration.

While Whedon oversaw the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series and the film that inspired it, he faced allegations of fostering a toxic work environment during the production of both the TV show and its spinoff, Angel.

Details about the plot of the reboot remain under wraps, but it's confirmed that the story will revolve around a new Slayer, with the possibility of Gellar reprising her role as Buffy.

The original series followed Buffy Summers, a high school student chosen by destiny to fight against demons, vampires, and other supernatural beings. She was supported in her battle by her close friends Willow Rosenberg and Xander Harris, along with her Watcher, Rupert Giles.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning seven seasons. During its run, it also spawned a spinoff called Angel. The Buffy universe was further expanded through a series of canon comic books that continued the story.