‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Successor series is approaching Hulu Pilot Order

In each generation there is one selected – again.

Black has learned from sources that a successor series for the beloved show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is approaching a pilot order in Hulu.

Sources say that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in the last conversations to play the iconic title character in the Untitled project again, though it would focus on a new Slayer and Gellar would appear in a recurring role rather than leading the series.

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are linked to writing, showrun and performing products. Chloé Zhao is linked to direct and executive products during her book with Shadows Production Banner. Gellar would also execute products along with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will perform products via Suite B, while Dolly Parton will perform products via Sandollar. 20. TV and SEUCHLIGHT -TV will produce. Berman, Kuzuis and Parton were all performers in the original “Buffy” series.

Reps for Hulu and 20. TV refused to comment.

Noticeably absent from the show’s creative team is Joss Whedon, creating the original series and monitoring his seven-season race. Seam Black Reported in 2021, Whedon was accused of creating a toxic working environment on both the “Buffy” and the Spinoff series “Angel” of almost a dozen people affiliated with the show.

“Buffy” and “Angel” actress Charisma Carpenter also spoke against Whedon, where fellow crew members such as Amber Benson and Michelle Trachtenberg backed up her claims. Whedon responded to these and other accusations against him in January 2022 and admitted that he had been “not way” with carpenter, but otherwise said “most of my experiences with charisma were lovely and charming.”

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” stems as a movie with Kristy Swanson in the title role with the lead role in the title role. Whedon wrote the film with Fran Kuzui instruction. It was released in 1992. Five years later, the series debuted with Gellar at WB. It would be sent on WB for its first five seasons before sending the last two seasons at UPN. The role crew also included Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green and James Marsters. Boreanaz would then go up in the spinoff series “Angel” on WB for five seasons.

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” has proven to be a massive cult hit and very influential since its debut. The series is credited to help popularize the ongoing history arches on TV while also building a show around a strong female lead. It is often quoted as one of the best TV shows of all time.

Whedon has previously written a series of comics with Dark Horse that continued the story of the series, although nothing new “Buffy” project has ever reached it for screen. Most recently, it was reported in 2018 that Monica Owusu-Breen was working on a restart of the series with Whedon on board as a performing manufacturer. In the end, that version of the project never went forward.

Gellar can currently be seen in the Prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” on Paramount+ with Showtime. Although she may be best known for her time at “Buffy”, Gellar’s other notable TV credits include Paramount+’Wolf Pack, “CBS'” The Crazy Ones “to Robin Williams and CW’s” Ringer. “In film, she has starred in features such as” Cruel Intentions, “” I know what you were doing last summer, “the two live action” Scooby Doo “movies and” The Grudge. “

Zuckermans were the showrunns on the popular peacock series “Poker Face” starring Natasha Lyonne during the show’s first season. Their previous credits include “Prodigal Son” and “Fringe” at Fox, “Agents of Shield” at ABC, “Suits” on the US Network and “Haven” at Syfy. Black Exclusively reported that they are also linked to a serial adjustment of the novel “The Spy Coast”, which is currently in the works of Amazon.

Zhao received four Oscar nominations for his 2020 film “Nomadland” with Frances McDormand -best director, best editing, best adapted manuscript and best image. Zhao won the best instructor that year of “Nomadland” that won the best picture. Zhao is also known for his films “The Rider” and “Songs My Brother Chain Me,” which she also wrote and directed. Zhao was also director and co-author of the Marvel movie “Eternals.”

Gellar is reopened by CAA, Linden Entertainment and Yorn Levine Barnes. Zuckermans is reopened by UTA and Lichter Grossman. Zhao is reopened by CAA, Ilene Feldman Management and Lichter Grossman. Berman is reopened by Ziffen Brittenham.

Should the successor exhibition move on, it would be the latest series re -encompassing to find a home at Hulu. Most recently, Hulu gave a pilot order for a reboot of “Prison Break.” Streamer is currently releasing new episodes by the adult animated comedy “Futurama”, while a new part of “King of the Hill” is currently in the works.