Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals Kids of Original Cast Auditioned for BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Revival
The Hellmouth might be opening again, but this time it’s bringing in a new generation of Slayers, and while talking with Us Weekly, original Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan shared a fun behind the scenes detail about the upcoming reboot… the children of several OG cast members auditioned for the new series.
Hannigan said during the interview: “I know somebody who auditioned for something on the show,” and Gellar quickly added, “I know somebody who was on the show whose child auditioned on the show. I know a few people from the show whose children came in.”
With a laugh, Hannigan followed up: “It better not have been one of my kids!”
The new series is being developed for Hulu and centers on a fresh face in the Slayer lineup: Ryan Kiera Armstrong. She’s set to play a quiet, introspective high schooler who discovers she’s the next in line to battle the forces of darkness. Gellar, who also serves as executive producer, will return in her iconic role as Buffy Summers.
“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,” Gellar said. “To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.”
Back in February, it was reported that Hulu is nearing a pilot order for the project, which will be helmed by Nomadland and Eternals director Chloé Zhao. The script comes from writing duo Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Poker Face), who are also on board as executive producers alongside Gellar and Zhao.
Dolly Parton is also back as an executive producer. She helped fund the original Buffy through her company Sandollar Productions.
Joss Whedon, the original showrunner and creator of both the 1992 Buffy movie and the beloved series is not involved in the reboot. Whedon hasn’t worked in the industry since multiple misconduct allegations surfaced in 2021.
Still, with a new Slayer rising and the next generation of Buffy kids stepping up for auditions, it’s clear the Buffyverse is far from over and I’m excited to see what this series will be!
Source: Deadline