The revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is in the works as Sarah Michelle Gellar hints at a table read.

      The much-anticipated revival of the beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer has not only welcomed new cast members, but has also officially entered pre-production, with original series star Sarah Michelle Gellar teasing the pilot’s table read.

      Gellar, who portrayed Buffy Summers during the original seven-season run, will return to her iconic role as the mantle of Slayer passes to a new generation. Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) has been cast as Nova, an introverted high school student. Gellar posted a photo of her character's name and personalized script from the table read, accompanied by an action figure of Buffy.

      Several young actors will join Armstrong, including Faly Rakotohavana (Unprisoned), Ava Jean (Law & Order: SVU), and Sarah Bock (Severance), along with the older actors Daniel Di Tomasso (Dynasty) and Jack Cutmore-Scott (Frasier).

      Rakotohavana will portray Hugo, a “privileged, likable high-school student who is a geek.” Jean will take on the role of Larkin, described as a “chronic do-gooder,” while Bock will play Gracie, “the ringleader for a group of church-going students.” Di Tomasso will depict Abe, “Nova’s single father who is a photojournalist,” and Scott will portray Mr. Burke, “a popular high school teacher.”

      The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is being produced by Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, known for Nomadland and Eternals, who is directing the pilot, with a script penned by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Poker Face).

      Ricky Church – Follow me on Bluesky for more movie news and discussions about nerd culture.