The reboot will comply with the story of a brand new slayer performed by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, with Gellar showing in a recurring function as Buffy. Whether or not that signifies that the previous Chosen One will take up the mantle of a Watcher a la Anthony Stewart Head’s Giles within the authentic collection is but to be decided, but it surely’s a twist that will each make sense given the present’s historical past and permit it to bridge the hole between the older model of the present and this follow-up.
However, based on Gellar, whereas there shall be loads of components for longtime BTVS followers to take pleasure in, New Sunnydale is a narrative that may present an accessible entry level for individuals who’ve by no means skilled the franchise earlier than.
“It is a present that may cater undoubtedly to the [original fans],” she mentioned. “There’ll at all times be easter eggs as a result of there was easter eggs within the authentic…however we additionally need to introduce it to those that perhaps haven’t seen the present.”
Particular plot and additional casting particulars are largely nonetheless unknown, however one of many largest lingering questions is how the present will deal with the occasions of the unique Buffy collection finale, which upended its Chosen One narrative by activating all of the younger potential slayers directly and disposing of the concept just one woman in all of the world was meant to face in opposition to the darkness. Will Armstrong’s new slayer be considered one of many who Buffy is presumably mentoring, or has Willow’s spell someway worn off within the years because the gang confronted off in opposition to the First Evil?
Regardless of the reply, Gellar appears genuinely excited in regards to the venture and has long-vowed it wouldn’t transfer ahead except she and the remainder of the behind-the-scenes staff felt they have been doing it proper, and doing justice to the unique’s legacy. The OG Buffy appears to assume that’s occurring—perhaps it’s protected to start out believing ourselves?
