Fear of Failure? Hulu Scraps Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival
Vladislav Nikolaev
Streaming service Hulu has officially canceled the highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival. The project was set to see Sarah Michelle Gellar return to her iconic role while also serving as executive producer.
The news comes a year after the platform greenlit a pilot episode. The revival had a high-profile creative team, including Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao—a longtime fan of the original series—and writers Nora and Lilla Zuckerman.
Insiders reportedly described the pilot as "polarizing," suggesting that Zhao’s specific creative vision may have clashed with the franchise's established aesthetic. The scrapped project was set to star Ryan Kiera Armstrong as a new Slayer, with Gellar reprising her role as Buffy Summers.
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Do you think Hulu made the right call by pulling the plug? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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