Sarah Michelle Gellar Drives A Stake Through Hopes Of Any ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Return
deadline.comAny return of Buffy the Vampire Slayer would need new blood, according to the television series’ original star, Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Gellar played the role of the monster-slaying high schooler for seven seasons, ending in 2003. But now, as rumors swirl of a revival, the 45-year-old says it’s time to find a younger star for the title role.
Speaking recently with SFX Magazine via MovieWeb, Gellar indicated she’s not interested in any return. “I am very proud of the show that we created, and (a revival) doesn’t need to be done.
We wrapped that up. I am all for them continuing the story, because there’s the story of female empowerment. I love the way the show was left: ‘Every girl who has the power can have the power.’ It’s set up perfectly for someone else to have the power.
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