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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" Reboot Pilot Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong in Lead Role

jason10mm said:
That would beg the question of who the father is. Angel? Spike? Some beta male she met after it all?

I seem to recall some mumbo-jumbo about Slayers not having kids, that may have just been a life expectancy thing though.
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One of the slayers Spike killed had a kid so it happens.
 
Filming has begun.

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Some casting news:
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The new additions are: Faly Rakotohavana("Unprisoned," "Secret Society of Second Born Royals") as Hugo, Ava Jean ("A Week Away," "Law & Order: SVU") as Larkin, Sarah Bock ("Severance") as Gracie, Daniel di Tomasso ("Witches of East End," "Major Crimes") as Abe, and Jack Cutmore-Scott("Oppenheimer," "Frasier") as Mr. Burke.
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Pilot Adds Five to Cast, Including ‘Severance’ Star Sarah Bock and ‘Frasier’ Alum Jack Cutmore-Scott

The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" revival pilot at Hulu is rounding out its main cast.
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Merrin Dungey (The Lincoln Lawyer), Audrey Hsieh (Found) and Audrey Grace Marshall (The Flight Attendant) have been cast in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which has a pilot order at Hulu. They will be guest stars in the pilot, with the characters conceived as recurring if the project goes to series.
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‘Buffy’ Reboot: Merrin Dungey, Audrey Hsieh & Audrey Grace Marshall Join Hulu Pilot

Merrin Dungey, Audrey Hsieh and Audrey Grace Marshall have been cast in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which has a pilot order at Hulu.
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Should have made the lead a boy.


How long until they introduce trans kids and I don't mean Transylvania.
 
Im sure the writers kicked it around. Can a boy drug up on testosterone blockers and estrogen and become "eligible" to get slayer powers? Or can a girl juice herself to the t and lose the ability?
 
RCX said:
No Whedon no watch.

He's an oddball degenerate asshole, but he sure can write.

Alternatively they could just make new things instead of half reanimating the corpses of the past
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I find it infuriating when they try to revive a franchise without its original creator.

I'm not much of a Buffy fan but I do recall it having a very distinct writing style and vision, which was 100% Whedon... the very existence of these characters is even all from him, yes? It's not like he was adapting any prior story. To try and pretend a new show is somehow also Buffy when it has nothing to do with the creator is absurd.
 
ResurrectedContrarian said:
I find it infuriating when they try to revive a franchise without its original creator.

I'm not much of a Buffy fan but I do recall it having a very distinct writing style and vision, which was 100% Whedon... the very existence of these characters is even all from him, yes? It's not like he was adapting any prior story. To try and pretend a new show is somehow also Buffy when it has nothing to do with the creator is absurd.
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Agreed. I absolutely enjoy both Buffy and Angel, but I've got zero enthusiasm for this.
 
RCX said:
Agreed. I absolutely enjoy both Buffy and Angel, but I've got zero enthusiasm for this.
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Everyone is after that "Stranger Things / Cobra Kai / Wednesday" audience.

It is why Ferris Bueller, and Goonies are getting sequels. Also why Ghostbusters will likely get one more movie.

Look at the numbers "Wednesday season 2" did at Netflix. …Damn… 50 million viewers?…you can see why.
 
WhiteWaterM00se said:
Everyone is after that "Stranger Things / Cobra Kai / Wednesday" audience.

It is why Ferris Bueller, and Goonies are getting sequels. Also why Ghostbusters will likely get one more movie.

Look at the numbers "Wednesday season 2" did at Netflix. …Damn… 50 million viewers?…you can see why.
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"the madness of crowds"
 
ResurrectedContrarian said:
I find it infuriating when they try to revive a franchise without its original creator.

I'm not much of a Buffy fan but I do recall it having a very distinct writing style and vision, which was 100% Whedon... the very existence of these characters is even all from him, yes? It's not like he was adapting any prior story. To try and pretend a new show is somehow also Buffy when it has nothing to do with the creator is absurd.
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RCX said:
Agreed. I absolutely enjoy both Buffy and Angel, but I've got zero enthusiasm for this.
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What if they got the Buffy comic book writers involved? :pie_thinking:
 
Avid Reading Horse said:
Nobody wants to see Ferris Bueller in his 60s, wtf. But if they get Ben Stein for a scene... ya know what.. no. no. Just don't. No. No more membaberries just top guys. It's over.
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Ben stein is still alive?

I used to like the Ben stein show on Comedy Central.

Edit: I wonder if the Ferris Bueller movie is about his kids, or if it is about him retiring from the workplace. Making it like an Office Space type comedy?
 
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ResurrectedContrarian said:
I find it infuriating when they try to revive a franchise without its original creator.

I'm not much of a Buffy fan but I do recall it having a very distinct writing style and vision, which was 100% Whedon... the very existence of these characters is even all from him, yes? It's not like he was adapting any prior story. To try and pretend a new show is somehow also Buffy when it has nothing to do with the creator is absurd.
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Well the Whedon Buffy is a continuation to the movie Buffy but in the end it matters really as a sidenote and curiosity.
 
John Bilbo said:
Well the Whedon Buffy is a continuation to the movie Buffy but in the end it matters really as a sidenote and curiosity.
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The film was written by Joss as well, so Buffy conceptually is 100% Whedon, though for the show I'd credit some others like Jane Espenson, Steven Deknight, Marti Noxon, and Drew Goddard, his writers room was full of geniuses. You can CLEARLY see Whedon in the dialogue and how ensembles operate, where he is far superior to many. Too bad about his on set behavior, maybe now he has low T and can be trusted around women :P
 
Dr.Morris79 said:
I'd best get started then! 👀
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The first season is a bit rough, both writing but also just cheap looking film quality, but fortunately it's short (13 eps versus the typical 20+ for that time period) and lays the ground work for STELLAR seasons 2-3, then fairly good 5-7.

For my money Firefly is the better "Whedon Experience' but Buffy just nails high school so well in those first few seasons and then still drops damned good TV for the rest of the run. The real problem is that Buffy was so imitated by other shows that things that were groundbreaking at the time may seem tired and overused now :P
 
March Climber said:
What if they got the Buffy comic book writers involved? :pie_thinking:
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Doesn't move the needle for me. Never read the comics, just enjoyed the TV shows and was happy with that.

The whole "its a new series, in comic form!" always seemed a bit off to me. Kinda like how Halo has all these canon books that nobody ever reads.
 
jason10mm said:
The first season is a bit rough, both writing but also just cheap looking film quality, but fortunately it's short (13 eps versus the typical 20+ for that time period) and lays the ground work for STELLAR seasons 2-3, then fairly good 5-7.

For my money Firefly is the better "Whedon Experience' but Buffy just nails high school so well in those first few seasons and then still drops damned good TV for the rest of the run. The real problem is that Buffy was so imitated by other shows that things that were groundbreaking at the time may seem tired and overused now :P
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First season still has some charm to it. I agree that the show was best when everyone was in high school. Season 7 was probably my least favorite.

Despite watching all of Buffy, I've never really watched that much Angel.
 
drganon said:
First season still has some charm to it. I agree that the show was best when everyone was in high school. Season 7 was probably my least favorite.

Despite watching all of Buffy, I've never really watched that much Angel.
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Angel has some great stuff in it. I regret selling my DVDs.
 
AJUMP23 said:
Lets not get carried away..
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Too late, I bought them already :messenger_tears_of_joy:

The local charity shop had the set for £5. DVD, though..

I've been buying up loads of old media for a few years now, and i'd never watched Buffy. I got so pissed off with sub service's not having what I wanted to watch, I ditched the lot completely.
 
Dr.Morris79 said:
Too late, I bought them already :messenger_tears_of_joy:

The local charity shop had the set for £5. DVD, though..

I've been buying up loads of old media for a few years now, and i'd never watched Buffy. I got so pissed off with sub service's not having what I wanted to watch, I ditched the lot completely.
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You will enjoy it.

there are some weird things with like some special edition or uprezed versions where they did not crop some scenes properly and you can see the whole crew in a shot.
 
OG characters planned to come back.
Buffy obviously, hopefully Willow, Xander and Giles return as well.

Can you tell us anything about your "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" pilot?

It is not a reboot. It's a sequel. You can never replace these characters. I would never allow that. And Sarah's back. I love my cast, the new cast. We will bring back OG characters for sure. And it is a show that bridges two generations — it's not just about the kids. I think the fandom is so important to us. We want the fandom to see themselves mirrored in the original fandom. And of course, we want new fans to join, and it's very much about both generations.

I watched religiously. I was at Mount Holyoke. We would all gather — I think it was every Thursday or Tuesday — and we would watch, because you only get one episode and you're waiting a week. It's such a ritual. I remember the last episode finishing, and we sat there; everyone was crying, and we were all holding hands. I remember looking at the screen, tears streaming down my eyes, and I said, "Good luck to you, Buffy Summers, good luck to you." Seeing Sarah in real life was probably one of the most stressful moments of my life.
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TGO said:
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The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot pilot at Hulu has found its new slayer — Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Armstrong has been cast in a lead role in the pilot opposite returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The pilot was originally announced at Hulu back in February. Exact plot details are under wraps, but sources previously said the pilot will focus on a new slayer with Gellar appearing in a recurring role as Buffy.

"From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side," Gellar said. "To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room."

Gellar also shared a video on Instagram in which she tells Armstrong she got the role, which can be seen below.


Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write, showrun, and executive produce. Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and executive produce under her Book of Shadows production banner. Gellar executive produces along with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce via Suite B, while Dolly Parton will executive produce via Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television will produce. Berman, the Kuzuis, and Parton were all executive producers on the original "Buffy" series.

"We are so overjoyed to have found this generation's slayer in Ryan Kiera Armstrong, she absolutely blew us away — there is no question in our mind that she is the chosen one," the Zuckermans said.

Armstrong most recently appeared in the Disney+ "Star Wars" series "Skeleton Crew." Her other TV credits include "Anne with an E" at Netflix, "American Horror Story," and the upcoming FX series "The Lowdown." In film, she led the "Firestarter" reboot opposite Zac Efron and has also starred in big budget films like "The Tomorrow War" and Marvel's "Black Widow." She first broke out in the feature adaptation of "The Art of Racing in the Rain."

Armstrong is repped by Linden Entertainment and Innovative Artist Group.

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" originated as a film starring Kristy Swanson in the title role. Whedon wrote the film with Fran Kuzui directing. It was released in 1992. Five years later, the series version starring Gellar debuted on The WB. It would air on The WB for its first five seasons before airing its final two seasons on UPN. The cast also included Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green, and James Marsters among others. Boreanaz would then head up the spinoff series "Angel" at The WB for five seasons.

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Pilot Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong in Lead Role

The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot pilot at Hulu has found its new slayer -- Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
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I don't know the actress, she looks the part I guess if not a little young but Sarah Michelle Gellar was playing a 16 year old at 19..

What I do know is they need to fix the damn HD version of the original series because it's terrible.
Thoughts?
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Bit shocked to be honest, in a world where every franchise possible gets used, abused and discarded what could the Buffy reboot have done not to be picked up?
 
Warspite said:
Bit shocked to be honest, in a world where every franchise possible gets used, abused and discarded what could the Buffy reboot have done not to be picked up?
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Be so genuinely bad that even Star Trek Starfleet Academy looks good by comparison?

If this actually got canceled by 2026 Hollywood, it was probably so unwatchable that burying it was a mercy to everyone involved
 
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