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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Buffy The Vampire Slayer star reveals if she will be in the reboot with Sarah Michelle Gellar
As excitement builds around the new Buffy The Vampire reboot, one of the original stars of the show has revealed whether she will be in the new show. Charisma Carpenter, 55, who played Cordelia Chase on the fantasy series for two years in the 1990s, has revealed she has not been contacted by the show's producers about reprising her role. In a TikTok video responding to a question about whether she'll be in the updated Buffy, she replied, 'I am not in the reboot. I am not in the pilot. I don't even know if the show has been picked up to go to series. I assume it will be.' She then told inquiring minds that the name of her new podcast, The B***h Is Back, was not 'an Easter egg, à la Taylor Swift,' that she would be returning. 'It was not intended to sound decoded in any kind of way, alluding to the fact that I was admitting to being in the reboot,' she explained. She then reiterated, 'I have not had a conversation with any of the powers that be to include Cordelia at this point.' In a separate video, responding to a fan's question about whether she would tell her fans if she were to sign on for the reboot, she answered, 'No, I would not tell you.' 'I would likely be under embargo and not be allowed to tell you, or even say anything about it. So, I would just not say anything about it,' she told them with a wink. In the meantime, Sarah Michelle Gellar, 48, shared video of her and the new Slayer, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, going through a training session with Tadeusz Gauer on August 1. 'Warrior 1 and 2 We don't sweat … we sparkle ✨' the Daytime Emmy winner posted. The grueling routine showed her and Armstrong, 15, lifting weights, practicing planks on stability balls and doing squats on BOSUs. 'THE slayer training with the new chosen one,' wrote one excited fan. 'I can't believe it's 2025 and we're getting this lead up. We did it guys. *Single tear drops into hellmouth*'penned another. Of course, the fans had some suggestions about which characters should be returning. 'PLEASE GET ELIZA OUT OF RETIREMENT,' requested one ardent fan referring to the Eliza Dushku's character Faith. 'This is iconic! But, what about Faith tho??' asked another. 'We all need a Buffy, Spike and Faith Reunion ❤️' suggested a diehard follower. Another thought a small part for Anthony Head might be in order as well. 'I really hope this continuation has Giles. 'He at least must make a small appearance although it would be great if he was a recurring character of course,' they suggested. Gellar and the producers are keeping their cards close to their vests. Much more should be revealed when the pilot is released sometime in 2026.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The Buffy star who won't be returning for reboot
Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, has confirmed she will not be part of the new Buffy reboot. Carpenter said in a TikTok video that she is not in the pilot episode and is unsure if the series has been commissioned for a full run. Sarah Michelle Gellar, the original Buffy, previously expressed a desire to include former cast members alongside new characters, with Ryan Kiera Armstrong cast as the new slayer. Joss Whedon, the original creator of Buffy, will not be involved in the reboot following allegations of toxic misconduct on set. The original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series aired from 1997 to 2003, followed by the spin-off Angel.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '90s Actress Is Unrecognizable 22 Years After 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' in Rare Outing
Iconic '90s Actress Is Unrecognizable 22 Years After 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' in Rare Outing originally appeared on Parade. was unrecognizable 22 years after Buffy the Vampire Slayer in new photos from a rare outing in New York City. On Thursday, July 24, the actress behind Cordelia Chase was photographed in New York City while walking her dog. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 For the outing, Carpenter, 55, donned a black graphic T-shirt with baggy jeans and white sneakers. She wore her long, brown hair loose and finished the look with a pair of sunglasses. Carpenter chatted on her phone while walking her small, white dog in East Village. Her casual look made her nearly incognito in the new snaps. Carpenter appeared in the first three seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1997 to 1999. From 1999 to 2004, the actress starred in the spinoff Angel, in which her character was killed off. Additionally, Carpenter is known for appearing in The Expendables and The Expendables 2. In early July, she weighed in on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, telling IGN, "I am so excited for fans, and I know it will be fantastic because of who's involved." Carpenter added, "To see this actually happen for the fans makes me thrilled. I am so hopeful to be included, for Cordelia to be a part of this new iteration." Next: Iconic '90s Actress Is Unrecognizable 22 Years After 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' in Rare Outing first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Forbes
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
From Cordelia To Creator: Charisma Carpenter's New Podcast Turns Nostalgia Into Community
Charisma Carpenter greets the audience for the live taping of her podcast "The Bitch Is Back" on July 23, 2025 at Charisma Carpenter's Homecoming event. Matt Monath T he crowd inside New York's The Bowery Hotel Terrace at Charisma Carpenter's Homecoming event erupted in applause as surprise emcee Clare Kramer (Glory on the seminal TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) walked through the audience, golden sequin dress winking in the spotlights trained on her progress to the stage. The applause only grew louder when Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it's spin-off, Angel , entered the room. She greeted fans with hugs and by name as she took center stage. The first live taping of Carpenter's new Buffy and Angel -centric first watch podcast on Patreon, The Bitch Is Back , was under way. In an entertainment landscape defined by franchise reboots, rebrands and influencer overload, The Bitch Is Back stands out as something far rarer. Carpenter is building a direct-to-fan ecosystem by turning decades of fan devotion into something interactive, intimate and entirely her own. Carpenter has been considering the idea of a podcast since 2022. 'It was a gradual ease into it from social media,' she explains. 'There's really so many things that led to building this moment.' During the pandemic, Carpenter built a platform called MyCon, a virtual community for pre-recorded cameos and shout-outs, to sell signed photos and have one-on-one interactions with fans during a time when traditional conventions, which she's been attending for nearly 30 years, were put on pause. Other platforms such as Cameo and were more expensive for fans who didn't get as much time with the stars they wanted to engage with. 'It's always bothered me that you don't get to have time with your fans,' she says. 'People are waiting in line so you want to be respectful and not rush, but you also know they want to have an experience. MyCon was an awesome opportunity.' TikTok brought the idea into sharper focus. She was hesitant to join at first, but with encouragement from a friend she created an account. Responding to a fan comment trying to verify if she was the real deal, she posted her own video confirming, 'Yes it's me! You have to call everyone you've ever met right now and tell them I'm on TikTok!' Her follower count surged to over 120,000 in 24 hours. On TikTok, Carpenter decided to dedicate the platform's content to the Buffyverse because she's able to respond directly to fan questions, although the platform fell short for questions that required more thoughtful, in-depth answers. She needed a home to host longer-form content. Clare Kramer, Charisma Carpenter, Julie Benz and Amber Benson chat during the live taping of The Bitch Is Back podcast. Matt Monath The podcast's name nods to a quote from the Angel episode 'Rm w/a Vu,' where Carpenter's character confronts a ghost haunting her apartment: '...get ready to haul your wrinkly, translucent ass out of this place, 'cause lady, the bitch is back." Carpenter explains in the first episode of her podcast that the term 'bitch' is not derogatory. 'It was in that moment that I realized bitch is not a slur. Bitch is a defining moment of courage and strength and resilience.' When deciding to do the podcast, some things weren't up for discussion. 'It was kind of like a Goldilocks situation,' she remembers, thinking back to contract offers she'd reviewed over the years that were just not the right fit for the project. Then the opportunity came to create this podcast on Patreon. Carpenter still had doubts and asked her fans directly. 'They gave me permission,' she says. 'They've watched it a hundred times, and they wanted to see it through my eyes.' Two of the items on the list of non-negotiables were control over the content and platform. 'It has to be in my voice, I have to run it,' she says. 'Patreon made me the CEO of my vision.' Carpenter plans and writes the episodes and even moderates her own chat forums. Some of the The Bitch Is Back content is limited to paying members only, such as exclusive chats, bonus episodes and preferred seating at events. Because she's so intimately involved in the entire process, she's able to make tweaks along the way from feedback she gleans from her fan interactions. 'I'm in tune with them and I care,' she says. 'I would argue that is why this platform exists. That is why this podcast came to me. Because Patreon understood and respected my relationship with fans.' Patreon is a membership platform with over 300,000 active creators, ranging from podcast hosts to musicians and artists. Creators can earn money through exclusive content for paid members, which can be set to different tiers. The company takes between 5% and 12% of creator's earnings plus payment processing fees. Carpenter charges her army of supporters $7 a month. According to Patreon, the platform will host approximately 30 events this year centered around podcast creators. Charisma Carpenter's Homecoming event was limited to 100 attendees and generated a waitlist. During the live taping of the podcast Carpenter remarked on the packed room, stating that Patreon prepped her ahead of time for the turnout. It's typical to experience a drop off between registrants and actual attendees, though for Charisma Carpenter's Homecoming, there was minimal movement on the waitlist due to turnout. I'm A Slayer, Ask Me How! Buffy and Angel have influenced pop culture for nearly 30 years. The television show, picking up where the 1992 movie left off, first aired on the WB network in March 1997 as a mid-season replacement. In just seven seasons, Buffy has created a new vernacular, spawned college courses and Charisma Carpenter on stage during the live taping of "The Bitch Is Back" podcast on July 23, 2025. Matt Monath merchandise of every flavor from lollipops to prop replicas. The very concept of Buffy set the horror genre on its ear with a blonde cheerleader from California destined to save the world from vampires while also trying to maintain a social life and attend high school. Now streaming on Hulu in the U.S., both shows continue to attract viewers and generate money for the Disney-owned streaming giant. According to Parrot Analytics, a company that measures global audience demand, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has made just over $100 million for the streaming platform since the start of 2020 alone, while Angel has netted just over $20 million in the same time frame. Hulu has also ordered a pilot for a Buffy reboot series, although there isn't a set release date yet. The Buffyverse remains a popular brand magnet for new collaborations, ranging from Adidas apparel to Loungefly bags and collectibles on fandom sites like Box Lunch and Hot Topic. For those looking for something handmade or vintage, Etsy and eBay are an active marketplace with over 56,000 auctions currently up for bid. She's The Slayer. I'm A Homecoming Queen! Attendees to Carpenter's Homecoming were a motley crew of fans—some attended with family members and partners and some came solo. But no one was truly alone. 'I noticed that a lot of people were saying 'I'm coming, but I'll be solo!,' and I thought, we should start a chat for anyone who's coming solo so they can link up,' Carpenter says. The chat has since spawned its own events with NYC locals attending a Buffy trivia event together the following week. For this event, Carpenter enlisted surprise guests from both shows; Clare Kramer (Glory) as emcee with special guests Julie Benz (Darla) and Amber Benson (Tara). After the live taping, a cocktail party was held for attendees who could sample Cordelia-themed cocktails, like the Queen C Cosmo or Hello Salty Goodness Margarita, and passed hors d'oeuvres. A DJ spun Buffy- and Angel -inspired tracks as attendees mingled. The main draw was engaging with the celebrities while Carpenter took photos on an ornate throne and spent time with each guest. One fan, Alex Ngo, 28, wandered the event with a huge smile on his face, mingling with guests and stars alike. His mother introduced him to Buffy 10 years ago, and has since passed away. Now he watches Buffy to feel close to her, and it's become one of his favorite television shows. Clare Kramer, Julie Benz, Charisma Carpenter, Gregory Littley and Amber Benson pose for a quick photo at the party. Matt Monath The celebrities posed for photos, shared laughs and created community. During the taping, Benson addressed the fan base surrounding the Buffyverse saying that it was different from other 90's shows because it not only had the nostalgia but gave permission to those who felt like they didn't fit in to be different—and still fit in. Benson's sentiments echo Carpenter's views. 'That's the point,' she says. 'To make such a community out of this that it tells the community that this is a safe place where you are seen and heard.'
Geek Tyrant
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Charisma Carpenter Says It Would Be 'Poetic' to Return as Cordelia in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Reboot — GeekTyrant
Charisma Carpenter is ready to stake her claim in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival, if given the chance. In a recent interview with IGN, the actress expressed a genuine desire to return as Cordelia Chase in Hulu's in-development Buffy sequel series. For Carpenter, it's not just about nostalgia; it's about closure. She said: 'I am so excited for fans, and I know it will be fantastic because of who's involved. To see this actually happen for the fans makes me thrilled. I am so hopeful to be included, for Cordelia to be a part of this new iteration.' Cordelia was a central character across both Buffy and its spinoff Angel , undergoing one of the more dramatic character evolutions in the Buffyverse. From popular high school queen bee to higher-plane vision warrior, her arc was one of the richest… until it wasn't. Carpenter didn't hold back when discussing how Cordelia's story ended. 'Listen, you're not gonna get an argument out of me. Because the way it went down for her was just — without using inflammatory language — just was not… she was built up so big, she'd grown so much, she'd had this remarkable journey, and for her to go out the way that she did just felt so unjust.' Cordelia's death in Angel Season 5 was abrupt and controversial, especially for fans who had followed her through all that growth. She added: 'I don't know really what to make of it. I'm sure there are caveats — Cordelia died on Angel, not on Buffy. I don't know what that means for Cordelia specifically — but I'm hopeful that it includes Cordelia obviously, it would be a dream to be included, and it would just be so poetic for that to occur, and for it to occur with this group.' Death has never been a permanent condition in the Buffy universe. Buffy herself died (twice!) and came back. Carpenter pointed that out too: 'Writers are wildly creative,' she said, hinting that resurrection is just a plot twist away. The new Buffy reboot is being spearheaded by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, who's directing the pilot written by Poker Face duo Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. Even Sarah Michelle Gellar, who isn't confirmed to return as Buffy, expressed her excitement for the new series and the potential return of familiar faces. 'It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original. We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.' If Gellar gets her wish, and if Carpenter's dream becomes reality, Cordelia's story might not be over after all.
