‘Buffy’ Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Not Going Forward At Hulu

Hulu has opted not to proceed with its Buffy reboot, starring and executive produced by Sarah Michelle Gellar, who broke the news to fans on Instagram Saturday morning, coming a year after the streamer ordered a pilot for the project with Oscar winner Chloé Zhao attached as director. The original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, which aired from 1997 to 2003, gained a massive cult following during its seven-season run and became a cultural phenomenon, particularly for its strong female lead and innovative storytelling. Gellar, who portrayed the titular slayer Buffy Summers in the original series, had been set to return to the role while also serving as an executive producer for the reboot, which had generated significant excitement among fans when it was first announced. The cancellation comes amid a trend of streaming services reevaluating their development slates, with many projects being shelved despite initial enthusiasm and investment.