Hulu scraps buffy revival: gellar's new slayer project canceled

Hulu has abruptly canceled Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, ending hopes for a revival of the beloved series with Sarah Michelle Gellar reprising her iconic role as Buffy Summers. The decision, announced by Gellar herself on Instagram, marks a significant setback for a project that had garnered considerable buzz and support.

Gellar announces cancellation of buffy revival

The news sent ripples through the fan community, who had eagerly anticipated the continuation of the story with a new generation of Slayers. Gellar’s brief statement offered no explanation for Hulu’s decision, but she expressed gratitude to director Chloé Zhao for her work on the project. The series was set to follow a new young Slayer navigating high school in present-day Sunnydale, with Gellar’s Buffy appearing as a seasoned mentor.

Production had been underway for nearly a year, with a pilot episode already filmed and generating considerable fan speculation. While details remained scarce, the project had gained traction with several original cast members expressing interest in returning. Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase in the original series, had previously voiced optimism about a potential return, citing the character’s