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Geek Tyrant
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Reboot Pilot Adds Five New Cast Members, Including SEVERANCE Star Sarah Bock and FRAISER Alum Jack Cutmore-Scott — GeekTyrant
Plot details are still under wraps, but sources confirm the story will follow Armstrong's character as the newest slayer, while Gellar returns as Buffy—an exciting blend of old and new for longtime fans. The revival seems like it's in good hands. Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are writing and showrunning, while Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao will direct and executive produce under her Book of Shadows banner. Gellar is also on board as an executive producer alongside Gail Berman, Fran Kuzui, Kaz Kuzui, and yes, even Dolly Parton via Sandollar Productions. The project is a collaboration between 20th Television and Searchlight Television, the same team that brought the original Buffyverse to life. Excitement has been building since the first table read, which Gellar recently teased with a behind-the-scenes photo. Buffy the Vampire Slayer started as a 1992 cult film written by Joss Whedon and directed by Fran Kuzui, before becoming a groundbreaking TV series in 1997. The show ran for seven seasons across The WB and UPN, introducing fans to a beloved ensemble that included Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green, and James Marsters. Its success even spawned the spinoff Angel starring Boreanaz. With this reboot blending legacy characters and fresh blood, the big question now is: how will this new Slayer story honor Buffy's legacy while forging its own path? We'll find out soon enough when Hulu officially unveils the pilot.
Geek Feed
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Skeleton Crew's Ryan Kiera Armstrong to Star in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot
News came out back in February that there was going to be a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and though Sarah Michelle Gellar is expected to return, the show is set to focus on a new protagonist. As per Gellar's IG post, the new lead of the Buffy revival is going to be Ryan Kiera Armstrong , best known for her role as Fern in Star Wars ' Skeleton Crew . Here's a video of Gellar telling Armstrong that she's going to be the new lead of the show: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar) Gellar said this about casting Armstrong in the series, 'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,' Gellar said in a statement. '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.' Besides Gellar coming back to play the part of Buffy Collins, the series is also going to be bringing in Chloe Zhao ( Eternals, Nomadland ) to direct the pilot. The script will also be provided by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, who had worked on Peacock's fantastic Poker Face series. Admittedly, you can't think of Buffy without its creator Joss Whedon, and it's been reported that he won't be involved in this revival, what with him being in Cancelled Jail and everything since the whole fiasco with Justice League . As for the reboot, there's no official title yet, but the series is expected to focus on a whole new batch of Slayers with Buffy acting as their mentor. We don't have a release date yet, but hopefully we get more updates in the following months.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' set for November release date
Acclaimed director Chloe Zhao's upcoming film 'Hamnet' has secured a prime awards season release date. Focus Features will release the Shakespeare-era historical drama in limited theatres on November 27, before expanding nationwide on December 12. 'Hamnet' tells the fictionalised story of William Shakespeare's son, who died at a young age, and the powerful love story that inspired the creation of 'Hamlet,' as per Variety. The film stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, alongside Joe Alwyn and Jacobi Jupe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The film features an ensemble cast and crew, including Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes as producers. Chloe Zhao co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, whose novel has sold two million copies worldwide. Jessie Buckley will next appear in Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Frankenstein' spinoff 'The Bride!' opposite Christian Bale, while Paul Mescal is set to play Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopic. Chloe Zhao is a critically acclaimed director, known for her work on 'Nomadland,' 'Eternals,' 'Songs My Brothers Taught Me,' and 'The Rider.' She became the second woman to win the Oscar for Best Director for her work on 'Nomadland' in 2020. Meanwhile, 'Hamnet' will face competition from other major releases, including Pixar's 'Zootopia 2' on the same day, and James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and Paramount's 'SpongeBob: Search for SquarePants' in mid-December. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
