Summary
Even before fans read the thrilling news about aBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot, they wonderedwhat Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) would be like as an adult. It’s moving watching Buffy come of age as she gets used to her calling as the Slayer and wonders if she can still have some fun. While it’s still early days for the reboot and no cast members have been announced, fans are curious aboutwhich former actors will returnand how different or similar the new show will be from the beloved original.
AlthoughBuffy the Vampire Slayerfans will tune into the new series the first chance they get, they’re also wondering if it can match the tone and spirit of the original. For some viewers,one part of theBuffyreboot is worrisome.However, while this concern makes sense, there is a way to fix it.
The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Will Likely Feature Sarah Michelle Gellar As A Mentor, Not The Main Character
Thanks to a casting call, fans learnedthe new main character on theBuffy the Vampire Slayerrebootseems to bea teenager named Nova, who is the new vampire slayer. AsVarietyreported, Sarah Michelle Gellar will be a recurring cast member. Some viewers are unsure about a new show if Buffy Summers isn’t the heart and soul of the series.Redditor @melbreddituserwrote:
“I wouldn’t like to see Buffy as a watcher, she’s still relatively young, won’t be same seeing Buffy as an extra in a show that is inspired of her, there are millions of ideas that still can make her the main character.”
Redditor @GoblinQueenForevershared similar thoughts in another thread:
“I have this fear that the show would be mainly about Buffy training a new slayer, and so she might not be the main character at all, and they might just bring her back to kill her off.”
Sinceso many reboots and sequel movies focus on a new generation of characters, it’s hard to know if theBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot will feel unique and special. AsRedditor @c_tlas_tput it, “the focus should be on Buffy. What about those of us in our mid to late 20s through early 30s?” This is a great reminder that fans of the original series have gotten older andwant to see Buffy all grown up. Shining the spotlight on brand new characters will mean less screen time for Gellar, and while they will hopefully be compelling and well-written, it would be a shame not to dive deep into Buffy’s current life.
The bestBuffyepisodesfollow the monster-of-the-week episode formula while sharing Buffy’s inner world. In most episodes, she’s dealing with conflict with her current love interest or wondering how she can find normalcy while saving everyone else. It’s hard to imagine aBuffyshow without this focus on Gellar’s beloved character. If she’s a recurring cast member and makes briefer appearances,will the reboot feelas meaningful and fast-paced as the original?
How The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Can Be Great
While fans would love to see Buffy Summers front and center in theBuffy the Vampire Slayerreboot, the new series can still be fun, fascinating, and full of actionas long asBuffy is given a proper storyline. Redditor @JamesWatchesTV wrote:
“Show me what a 40 something year old Buffy is up to. I don’t care if they also have her helping new slayers as long as she’s still the main focus just like the original.”
While viewershope for returning characters like Anya Jenkins (Emma Caulfield), many believeBuffy’s character arc should be given care and attention.The monsters, creatures, and mysteries represent the emotional toll of growing up, getting older, and dealing with the ups and downs of life. The same thing needs to be true of the reboot, or it’s going to feel like an action-packed show without any heart or emotion.
Sinceit’s been several decades since Buffy was fighting vampiresunderthe guidance of Giles (Anthony Head), there should be a brief recap of Buffy’s adventures. Is she married or in a relationship? Does she have kids? Does she stay in touch with any past characters?Sunnydale was destroyed in the series finale, so where does Buffy live now? Is the reboot going to ignore that and have the main characters living in Sunnydale again? Many questions need to be answered, and hopefully, fans will find the continuation of Buffy’s story entertaining and satisfying.
