Sarah Michelle Gellar Trains New Slayer for Buffy Reboot Pilot

Sarah Michelle Gellar is reprising her iconic role as Buffy Summers in the Hulu reboot pilot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she will mentor the new Slayer, Nova, played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The reboot follows an introverted high school student, Nova, who navigates her new Slayer responsibilities and relationships, including a crush on a popular student named Carson. Gellar and Armstrong have been training intensively together to prepare for the physically demanding roles, with Gellar sharing workout videos on social media that highlight their dedication. The reboot aims to balance new and original characters, with Gellar expressing a desire to bring back familiar faces while introducing fresh stories, and it is directed by Chloé Zhao. Armstrong, a young and talented actress, has been praised by Gellar for her emotional intelligence and presence, marking a new era for the franchise. Though the series has not yet been ordered beyond the pilot, anticipation and excitement continue to build among fans.