{"id":1951653,"date":"2025-08-09T17:34:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T17:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1951653"},"modified":"2025-08-09T17:34:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T17:34:19","slug":"sarah-michelle-gellar-returns-as-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-on-reboot-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sarah-michelle-gellar-returns-as-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-on-reboot-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarah Michelle Gellar returns as \u2018Buffy the Vampire Slayer\u2019 on reboot set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F08%2F109373763.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>She is the Slayer\u2026 again!<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Michelle Gellar has officially returned as Buffy Summers for Hulu\u2019s upcoming revival of \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar spotted filming the \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d reboot in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar spotted filming the \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d revival in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a surprising departure from the original series, newly released photos from the Los Angeles set of the reboot show Gellar, 48, dressed up in a radiant red mini dress with long sleeves, pink stilettos and a Yves\u00a0Saint Laurent Sac de Jour handbag.<\/p>\n<p>Although little is known about the upcoming reboot, Gellar\u2019s Buffy appears to be walking to or from work in the fictional town of Sunnydale.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Other behind-the-scenes, never-before-seen photos show <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/29\/entertainment\/sarah-michelle-gellar-wasnt-supposed-to-return-for-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-sequel\/\">the \u201cI Know What You Did Last Summer\u201d star<\/a> smiling and chatting it up with crew members as she enjoys her coffee and prepares to channel her beloved character.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The \u201cI Know What You Did Last Summer\u201d star was spotted walking from her trailer toward the set in Los Angeles. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Newly released photos showed Gellar dressed up in a radiant red mini dress with long sleeves, pink stilettos and a Yves\u00a0Saint Laurent Sac de Jour handbag. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar\u2019s Buffy appeared to be walking to or from work in the fictional town of Sunnydale. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gellar first took on the iconic role of Buffy in the original supernatural drama, which ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003.<\/p>\n<p>More than 20 years later, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/01\/26\/entertainment\/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-could-get-reboot-dolly-parton\/\">following rumors of a potential revival,<\/a> Hulu <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2025\/tv\/news\/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-revival-hulu-sarah-michelle-gellar-pilot-1236291559\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced in February<\/a> that it had ordered a pilot for a new, untitled \u201cBuffy\u201d project with Gellar set to reprise the vampire-hunting character.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cCruel Intentions\u201d star confirmed the news and her return further with a surprising <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFvUywyvMy2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=65f63382-c0a0-4e28-a708-a50224cf884b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram post<\/a> on Feb. 6.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo\u2026 you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven\u2019t heard from me,\u201d she began.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Other photos showed Sarah Michelle Gellar smiling and chatting it up with crew members as she enjoyed her coffee and prepared to get in character. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar spotted filming the \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d reboot in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar spotted filming the \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d revival in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThree years ago, I got a call from my dear friend and mentor, Gail Berman,\u201d Gellar continued. \u201cShe told me that she wanted me to sit down with\u00a0Chlo\u00e9 Zhao\u00a0to hear her take on a potential \u2018Buffy\u2019 revival.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After agreeing to a \u201ctwenty-minute coffee\u201d with the Oscar-winning director, who worked as an executive producer on the original series, Gellar said that she and Zhao ended up enjoying a \u201cfour-hour adventure\u201d as they discussed \u201chow much this show means to us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I didn\u2019t agree to anything at that meeting, I did shock myself by agreeing to continue the conversation,\u201d she explained. \u201cThis has been a long process, and it\u2019s not over yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right,\u201d Gellar added. \u201cAnd I will tell you that we are on the path there.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Other photos showed the \u201cBuffy\u201d star drinking a coffee between scenes. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar dressed up in a red mini dress with long sleeves, pink stilettos and a Yves\u00a0Saint Laurent Sac de Jour handbag. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The \u201cCruel Intentions\u201d star spotted filming the \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d revival in Los Angeles, California. <span class=\"credit\">Dsanchez\/CPR \/ BACKGRID<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The actress <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DJrsKPQuUIY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=67bf4cd4-a584-47a6-b28f-b15dd0f200b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">returned to Instagram<\/a> in May to introduce Ryan Kiera Armstrong, the new project\u2019s lead and Buffy\u2019s right-hand vampire slayer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know this process has been hard, and there\u2019s been so many parts,\u201d Gellar said. \u201cThere was just sort of one part of it that I just wanted to ask you, and I wanted to make sure that you were okay with: How do you feel about helping me save the world?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGood,\u201d Armstrong, 15, responded.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou want to be my chosen one?\u201d Gellar continued as Armstrong broke down in tears. \u201cWill you stand by my side and save the world?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy and James Marsters as Spike during Season 3 of the original \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">\u00a920thCentFox\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>David Boreanaz as Angel and Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy during Season 2 of the original \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">\u00a920thCentFox\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy and David Boreanaz as Angel during Season 2 of the original  \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">\u00a920thCentFox\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gellar also teased a massive \u201cBuffy\u201d reunion in the reboot during an interview with\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/hollywood\/story\/sarah-michelle-gellar-buffy-reboot-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanity Fair<\/a> published in June.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,\u201d she told the outlet. \u201cWe will try to find a balance between new and old characters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy dream is to bring back everyone who has died,\u201d Gellar added, \u201cbut space will have to be made for new stories as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Besides Gellar, who has been married to Freddie Prinze Jr., 49, since 2002, the original, Joss Whedon-created \u201cBuffy\u201d series starred Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Anthony Head (Rupert Giles), James Marsters (Spike) and David Boreanaz (Angel).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sarah Michelle Gellar and the cast of the original \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d in 1999. <span class=\"credit\">\u00a920thCentFox\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Anthony Stewart Head, Charisma Carpenter, Nicholas Brendan, Alyson Hannigan and Sarah Michelle Gellar in a still from the original \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d <span class=\"credit\">\u00a920thCentFox\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Gellar\u2019s on-screen little sister, Dawn Summers, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/02\/26\/entertainment\/michelle-trachtenberg-dead-at-39-former-gossip-girl-harriet-the-spy-star-shared-troubling-posts\/\">tragically passed away<\/a> on Feb. 26 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/04\/16\/entertainment\/michelle-trachtenbergs-cause-of-death-revealed-months-after-gossip-girl-stars-sudden-passing-at-39\/\">due to complications from diabetes.<\/a> She was 39.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMichelle, listen to me,\u201d Gellar <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/02\/27\/entertainment\/sarah-michelle-gellar-breaks-silence-on-michelle-trachtenbergs-death\/\">wrote in an emotional Instagram post<\/a> after the \u201cGossip Girl\u201d star\u2019s death. \u201cListen. I love you. I will always love you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe hardest thing in this world is to live in it,\u201d Gellar added, echoing a scene from \u201cBuffy\u201d in 2001. \u201cI will be brave. I will live \u2026 for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source celebrity.land \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>She is the Slayer\u2026 again! Sarah Michelle Gellar has officially returned as Buffy Summers for Hulu\u2019s upcoming revival of \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d Sarah Michelle Gellar spotted filming the \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d reboot in Los Angeles, California. 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