Buffy fans were surprised to hear that the supernatural show might return. The cast filmed a pilot called Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale for Hulu, and the streamer passed on it. It's possible that the pilot can be shown to other distributors, but are they interested in trying?
Chloé Zhao attended the 2026 Oscars since she was nominated for directing Hamnet. She directed the pilot and had an interesting answer about the possible future of the revival.
Chloé Zhao Said the Future of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Is a Mystery
View this post on InstagramZhao, 43, wore a black outfit and veil as if she were mourning at the Academy Awards on March 15. Variety asked about the future of the project. "Welcome the mystery," she simply said after talking about her experience with the unseen pilot.
"I had an incredible, incredible time with Sarah [Michelle Gellar], with all the cast and crew doing this. And we, first and foremost, see ourselves as the guardians of the original show," she said. "Our priority for Sarah and for us has always been to be truthful to the show, to be truthful to our fans. So, things happen for a reason, and we keep our hearts open and we welcome the mystery. And what this might lead us to."
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Gellar, 48, announced the disappointing news in a video on Instagram on March 14. "So I am really sad to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me. Hulu has decided not to move forward with Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale." The actor captioned the post with "If the apocalypse comes… you can still beep me."
Hamnet was awarded one Oscar that night. Jessie Buckley was awarded Actress in a Leading Role. The movie received eight nomination.
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