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Chloé Zhao Is 'Not Surprised' Her 'Buffy' Reboot Got Staked at Hulu

Buffy the Vampire Fans have been excitedly awaiting more updates on the remake announced over a year ago—but the latest word was not a happy one. Hulu isn’t moving forward with Buffy: New Sunnydale, which would have seen Sarah Michelle Gellar return to slay vampires alongside a new character played by Ryan Kiara Armstrong. Oscar-winning filmmaker and noted Buffy fan Chloé Zhao was aboard as executive producer and to direct the pilot, and since she was at the Oscars last night (this time a nominee for Hamnet), she was asked on the red carpet about Buffy‘s recent cancellation. Speaking to Variety, Zhao quickly clarified her funeral attire was themed to Hamnet, not the Buffy news. But she also seemed to have taken the news in stride, saying she was “not surprised” that Hulu wasn’t moving forward with the reboot. Chloé Zhao says she’s “not surprised” that the #Buffy reboot was canceled at Hulu. The CNN & Variety Red Carpet Afterparty is now live on the CNN app and YouTube. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/BxGA31LpPl “I had an incredible, incredible time with Sarah, with the whole cast and crew doing this, and we, first and foremost, see ourselves as the guardians of the original show,” Zhao sai

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Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar begs fans not to read leaked reboot script

'If you see it leaked, don't watch it because you're not getting our vision' It’s been a wild week to be a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On March 14, Buffy Summers herself (Sarah Michelle Gellar) took to Instagram to deliver news that…

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Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar begs fans not to read leaked reboot script

'If you see it leaked, don't watch it because you're not getting our vision' It’s been a wild week to be a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On March 14, Buffy Summers herself (Sarah Michelle Gellar) took to Instagram to…

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Felicia Day is 'incredibly disappointed' the Buffy reboot was canceled, for personal reasons

The author and actor says the showrunners informally discussed bringing her back to reprise her Buffy role Hulu’s decision to not move forward on a planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot/sequel series has sparked vocal…

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'You're Not Getting Our Vision': Sarah Michelle Gellar Tells Buffy Fans Not to Read Leaked Reboot Script

Sarah Michelle Gellar has asked fans not to read a leaked version of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot script, and emphasized that the project was still a work-in-progress at the time of its dramatic cancellation.…

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Says a Single Executive Was Responsible for Killing the 'Buffy' Reboot

This past weekend’s shock news about the death of Buffy: New Sunnydale felt like it came out of nowhere for fans hopeful for a return of the Slayer. That shock similarly applies to returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar…

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Chloé Zhao Is 'Not Surprised' Her 'Buffy' Reboot Got Staked at Hulu

Buffy the Vampire Fans have been excitedly awaiting more updates on the remake announced over a year ago—but the latest word was not a happy one. Hulu isn’t moving forward with Buffy: New Sunnydale, which would have…

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T2 · Outlet reportPolygonMar 19, 2026

'If you see it leaked, don't watch it because you're not getting our vision' It’s been a wild week to be a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On March 14, Buffy Summers herself (Sarah Michelle Gellar) took to Instagram to deliver news that…

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T2 · Outlet reportPolygonMar 19, 2026

The author and actor says the showrunners informally discussed bringing her back to reprise her Buffy role Hulu’s decision to not move forward on a planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot/sequel series has sparked vocal disappointment and…

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Sarah Michelle Gellar has asked fans not to read a leaked version of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot script, and emphasized that the project was still a work-in-progress at the time of its dramatic cancellation. Hulu's decision to…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoMar 17, 2026

This past weekend’s shock news about the death of Buffy: New Sunnydale felt like it came out of nowhere for fans hopeful for a return of the Slayer. That shock similarly applies to returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar and director Chloé…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoMar 16, 2026

Buffy the Vampire Fans have been excitedly awaiting more updates on the remake announced over a year ago—but the latest word was not a happy one. Hulu isn’t moving forward with Buffy: New Sunnydale, which would have seen Sarah Michelle…

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