Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Cancelled: Sarah Michelle Geller Expresses Disappointment
Hulu has decided to cancel the planned reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, leaving star Sarah Michelle Geller surprised and disappointed. The actress received the news just before a scheduled appearance at SXSW to promote her new film, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. The revival was announced in February 2025 with Chloé Zhao as the director, and Geller eventually agreed to reprise her role as Buffy after initial reluctance. The pilot episode was filmed with Ryan Kiera Armstrong set to play a new slayer alongside Geller's character.
Geller expressed her disappointment at the cancellation, especially given the timing of the decision right before the Oscars where Zhao's film was up for awards. She revealed that the cancellation came from a specific executive who was not a fan of the original series, making it an uphill battle from the start. Despite the setback, Geller and Zhao are determined not to let the fans down and are focusing on the positive aspects of their work.
In a social media post, Geller shared the news with fans and expressed her sadness about the cancellation. She reassured fans that they can still count on her if the apocalypse comes. The decision to cancel the Buffy reboot has left both Geller and Zhao feeling disappointed, but they are grateful for the support they have received and are focused on their future projects.