Sarah Michelle Gellar is taking this decision on the chin and getting praises for it.
The TV personality has shared the unpleasant news of Hulu deciding to take “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” off the list of their upcoming projects after giving it the green light about a year ago.
Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in the entire seven seasons of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” appearing in all 144 episodes as the title character, which aired from 1997 to 2003.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Shared The Disappointing News On Instagram
The actress hopped online to share the cancellation of the reboot on Instagram on Saturday, informing her fans that she wanted them to hear about the development first-hand. She explained to her fans that she had been excited to get back into Buffy’s fashion and embody that character once more, but Hulu decided not to move forward with the reboot.
Gellar extended her gratitude to the director and creative force behind the reboot, Chloé Zhao, for her efforts, which have secured the director a place in her heart forever. She assured Zhao that cancellation of the reboot does not have any effect whatsoever on their relationship and concluded the video, stating, “And I promise, if the apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me.”
The Actress Earned Cool Points For Her Composure And Professionalism
Gellar’s brief update garnered thousands of comments from fans who have looked forward to the show’s reemergence. From internet users to Gellar’s industry colleagues, the actress was praised for taking the news in good faith, while they expressed disappointment that the show was not coming on their screens anytime soon.
“Class act! Always. Buffy & Sarah Forever,” this commenter wrote, while another Instagram user concluded that it was probably not meant to be, followed by several teary emoji from more commenters. “BEEP!!!! We ARE beeping you!!! Devastated. The world needs Buffy now more than ever xxx,” this fan declared, seemingly mimicking a line from the series.
Another Instagram user added, “This is heartbreaking news. We love you and thank you for fighting to bring us something magical. Our slayer will live to fight again; she’s saved the world a lot.” More fans in the comments asked if another streaming service could pick up the show, describing it as a missed opportunity for Hulu, Fox, and Disney.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Gave An Encouraging Update On The Series Last Year
Last year, the media personality was beyond excited to let fans of the series know what was up with how the reboot was moving. The Blast stated that Gellar was initially hesitant to take on her titular character role of Buffy Summers, but she seemed pretty excited about the return.
The actress had asked for more patience and understanding from the fans because the show was not something that would happen within a short time. According to her, it was a pinch-me moment for her to walk into the room and see the dream team, including Zhao, Gail Berman, and the Zuckermans, working on the project alongside her.
The star could not stop fangirling over Zhao and her initiative to partner with her on the show while asking for her advice and opinions the whole time. In her words, “She’ll call me, and she’ll say, ‘Well, I have to defer to you,’ and I’m like, ‘Wait, what?’ Those aren’t words I ever thought I would hear.”
The 48-Year-Old Used A Line From ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ For A Special Tribute
Last February, Gellar took the time to celebrate her memories with Michelle Trachtenberg, who was her co-star on the hit series. As noted by The Blast, the TV star uploaded a collage of pictures of herself and the late actress over the years on the set of the TV series.
Gellar accompanied the pictures with a touching line from the finale of the show’s fifth season in the caption, declaring, “Michelle, listen to me. Listen. I love you. I will always love you. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it. I will be brave. I will live… for you.”
Trachtenberg famously portrayed the character of Dawn Summers, the younger sister of Gellar’s character on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” She was a main cast member on the show’s final three seasons (5-7), making an appearance in 66 episodes between 2000 and 2003.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Has A Mission To Keep Michelle Trachtenberg’s Name In People’s Hearts
On the first anniversary of the “Gossip Girl” star’s death in February, Gellar seized the moment to make a very poignant statement about her plans for Trachtenberg one year after her exit to the great beyond. She acknowledged how fast time flies and how it was nearly impossible to believe that her friend had passed on a year ago.
She revealed that from their first day on set, they have built a solid friendship that has lasted over three decades. Gellar noted that they first worked together on “All My Children” and watched each other climb to fame. She raved about her bond with his kids and how she never skipped a birthday, even though she had somewhere “cooler” to be.
The actress added that her late friend always brought joy to every room she entered, and even if she did not spend a long time on earth, she will make it her duty to ensure everyone remembers her golden name.
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” fans are undoubtedly gutted.
