Sarah Michelle Gellar Welcomes New "Chosen One" to Buffy Universe

In a recent development, Sarah Michelle Gellar, the beloved actress who portrayed the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has expressed her excitement about the upcoming Hulu reboot of the series. Gellar, who played the lead role in the original seven-season run from 1997 to 2003, has announced that she will be reprising her role in the new iteration of the show.

Gellar's enthusiasm is particularly palpable when it comes to the casting of Eliza Armstrong, a young actress who will be starring as a budding young slayer in the reboot. Gellar has welcomed Armstrong to the Buffy family, stating that she "immediately knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side" after seeing her audition. Gellar praised Armstrong's "emotional intelligence and talent at such a young age," adding that her "smile lights up even the darkest room."

The reboot, which is being developed by Gellar, Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, and Chloé Zhao, promises to strike a balance between new and old characters. Gellar has revealed that the tone of the new Buffy installment will be "lighter than the last few seasons of the original," while still maintaining the core essence of the beloved franchise. The actress has also expressed a desire to bring back characters who have previously died, while also making room for new stories.

The news of the Buffy reboot has generated significant excitement among fans, with several of Gellar's former co-stars expressing their hope to be included in the new iteration of the series. As the project continues to take shape, fans eagerly await further updates on the cast, storylines, and the eventual release of the highly anticipated Buffy revival.