> The news comes a year after the streamer ordered a pilot for the project, with Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, a self-professed lifelong Buffy fan, directing from a script written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face).
> The decision comes after weeks of speculation about the fate of the pilot. Sources described it as “not perfect,” noting the Zhao’s sensibility may not have been the perfect match for the reboot. Zhao is now riding a wave of critical acclaim for her latest movie, Hamnet.
> There had been talk about reworking the pilot. In the end, Hulu opted not to proceed with it but remains high on the Buffy IP and plans to regroup and mull a possible new incarnation of the beloved franchise.
jfkeos on
Whoa. Thought this was a done deal.
amendmentforone on
I was starting to wonder about this. Not exactly HBO-levels of production needed for development to take this long.
Bummer.
DanGrima92 on
Damn, whilst I think too many things are trying to do revival series, this is one I was actually really hoping would happen. SMG seemed really excited by it
braumbles on
Two high profile shows that Disney has passed on now, first David Chase’s Witsec show for FX and now the Buffy reboot from a world renowned writer/director. Kind of crazy.
hhhisthegame on
I was worried about how this would even be, because the original show is so good and I don’t see how you can re-create that, especially with none of the same people involved (I understand why you wouldn’t want to work with Joss, but if that’s the case, I wonder if it’s worth reviving his IPs)
But at the same time, I’m still sad that we have new filmed stuff of SMG as an older Buffy and may never get to see it 🙁
PossibleBasil on
Surprising news, I can’t say I was super excited about it but I was curious at the very least. I wonder if it would have been more attractive as a reunion with the entire cast returning instead of just a legacy sequel / soft reboot. Who’s to say, I’m surprised with how hot Zhao is right now that they wouldn’t give it a shot.
wvgeekman on
Frankly… good. It was an incredible show. No need to tarnish its legacy. Let it rest in peace.
primal_slayer on
The Gellar-curse is still strong and alive sadly.
But I’m not surprised. You don’t film a pilot that long ago with no news.
Puppetmaster858 on
Damn that’s a pretty big surprise
Ek_Chutki_Sindoor on
I thought it had already started shooting.
I do think that a new version of Buffy wouldn’t have turned out good without the trademark Whedon humour.
Long_Philosophy1798 on
is moving it to the CW an option ?
chill90ies on
I have been afraid this revival would just tarnish the legacy of buffy and I must say that I’m glad it is not being produced if it is not of the same quality. We don’t need to revisit every major succes in the past and definitely not it the story is just not what it should be.
Franziska_VonKarma on
Pull a Ryan Reynolds and leak that pilot Sarah!
JannTosh70 on
My guess it was looking to
Be too expensive for what in the end would is be a cult show.
Eddiebaby7 on
Man, fuck hulu
individualcoffeecake on
Ooof the pilot had to be BAD
Pizza-Pirate-6829 on
Whedon was a huge arsehole but it would be hard to capture the same charm without him
AMA_requester on
Wasn’t Gellar not just hyping this last night at SXSW?
aso1977 on
Recalibrate and shop it to another network. I don’t care if it’s on Tubi. It will be a good idea to shop it to Peacock or Prime.
sodaonmyheater on
I’m currently on a Buffy rewatch and I was nervous but optimistic about this reboot, I guess in the end I’m glad it didn’t go forward. I’d hate the shows legacy to be damaged even more than what Joss and the terrible hi-def release have both done to it.
wreckingcrewe on
I hope the pilot leaks one day. I’d love to see it.
Fyrefawx on
Zhao was not the right person to bring this back. Buffy needs some James Gunn kind of humour and heart to work. Obviously Joss Whedon isn’t an option but this show needs a similar director.
I think Eric Kripke would be the best choice. Supernatural, The Boys etc. He deals with humour and dark themes in a fantastic way.
Square_Saltine on
Man I was so excited for this too
Material-Lab-7992 on
Just started rewatching Buffy and was literally looking for this last night as I recalled hearing something. Noticed there were no updates for a while and thought “hmmm doesn’t seem good”.
TNWhaa on
My interest in anything these streaming services offer continues to dwindle, the Buffy hype hasn’t really died down since Covid and reworking the pilot and going with a different creative would’ve printed Disney money. This seems like a poor decision since the IP even with the crappy remasters has been evergreen for newer generations since it ended
AnySignificance4361 on
Although I absolutely love SMG, a reboot is never as good as the original. You can never go home
kiyonemakibi100 on
Just as well really, the original is still great and it really doesn’t need a pale rehash
paulinuhhh on
I’m almost done with a full rewatch because I was looking forward to this lol
NameisPeace on
Oh no. anyway
nimatanis on
I thought the combination of Chloe Zhao with a very young new slayer was weird. Oh well.
starsandbribes on
People getting good mixed up with profitable. It could have been a terrible pilot on an intellectual level but if Disney thought it’d make money they’d go ahead (have you SEEN the trash on ABC network tv these days?). Its odd for something that would at least get 2 seasons of hype, to be cancelled. i don’t buy that this would get zero attention on release. Scrubs has been on a great press tour and given great ratings.
ThomasVivaldi on
The idea of doing both a new group of Scoobies and Buffy’s whole life in the space of eight episodes was a ridiculous ask in the first place.
hazza987 on
I’m conflicted. It’s a shame we don’t get more but also we all know how lots of these reboots work out.
Cunari on
I’m not reading Hollywood news again so I don’t get my hopes up I should just be pleasantly surprised when things come out
Gaymface on
But the Kardashians continue to get glamour projects.
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> The news comes a year after the streamer ordered a pilot for the project, with Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, a self-professed lifelong Buffy fan, directing from a script written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face).
> The decision comes after weeks of speculation about the fate of the pilot. Sources described it as “not perfect,” noting the Zhao’s sensibility may not have been the perfect match for the reboot. Zhao is now riding a wave of critical acclaim for her latest movie, Hamnet.
> There had been talk about reworking the pilot. In the end, Hulu opted not to proceed with it but remains high on the Buffy IP and plans to regroup and mull a possible new incarnation of the beloved franchise.
Whoa. Thought this was a done deal.
I was starting to wonder about this. Not exactly HBO-levels of production needed for development to take this long.
Bummer.
Damn, whilst I think too many things are trying to do revival series, this is one I was actually really hoping would happen. SMG seemed really excited by it
Two high profile shows that Disney has passed on now, first David Chase’s Witsec show for FX and now the Buffy reboot from a world renowned writer/director. Kind of crazy.
I was worried about how this would even be, because the original show is so good and I don’t see how you can re-create that, especially with none of the same people involved (I understand why you wouldn’t want to work with Joss, but if that’s the case, I wonder if it’s worth reviving his IPs)
But at the same time, I’m still sad that we have new filmed stuff of SMG as an older Buffy and may never get to see it 🙁
Surprising news, I can’t say I was super excited about it but I was curious at the very least. I wonder if it would have been more attractive as a reunion with the entire cast returning instead of just a legacy sequel / soft reboot. Who’s to say, I’m surprised with how hot Zhao is right now that they wouldn’t give it a shot.
Frankly… good. It was an incredible show. No need to tarnish its legacy. Let it rest in peace.
The Gellar-curse is still strong and alive sadly.
But I’m not surprised. You don’t film a pilot that long ago with no news.
Damn that’s a pretty big surprise
I thought it had already started shooting.
I do think that a new version of Buffy wouldn’t have turned out good without the trademark Whedon humour.
is moving it to the CW an option ?
I have been afraid this revival would just tarnish the legacy of buffy and I must say that I’m glad it is not being produced if it is not of the same quality. We don’t need to revisit every major succes in the past and definitely not it the story is just not what it should be.
Pull a Ryan Reynolds and leak that pilot Sarah!
My guess it was looking to
Be too expensive for what in the end would is be a cult show.
Man, fuck hulu
Ooof the pilot had to be BAD
Whedon was a huge arsehole but it would be hard to capture the same charm without him
Wasn’t Gellar not just hyping this last night at SXSW?
Recalibrate and shop it to another network. I don’t care if it’s on Tubi. It will be a good idea to shop it to Peacock or Prime.
I’m currently on a Buffy rewatch and I was nervous but optimistic about this reboot, I guess in the end I’m glad it didn’t go forward. I’d hate the shows legacy to be damaged even more than what Joss and the terrible hi-def release have both done to it.
I hope the pilot leaks one day. I’d love to see it.
Zhao was not the right person to bring this back. Buffy needs some James Gunn kind of humour and heart to work. Obviously Joss Whedon isn’t an option but this show needs a similar director.
I think Eric Kripke would be the best choice. Supernatural, The Boys etc. He deals with humour and dark themes in a fantastic way.
Man I was so excited for this too
Just started rewatching Buffy and was literally looking for this last night as I recalled hearing something. Noticed there were no updates for a while and thought “hmmm doesn’t seem good”.
My interest in anything these streaming services offer continues to dwindle, the Buffy hype hasn’t really died down since Covid and reworking the pilot and going with a different creative would’ve printed Disney money. This seems like a poor decision since the IP even with the crappy remasters has been evergreen for newer generations since it ended
Although I absolutely love SMG, a reboot is never as good as the original. You can never go home
Just as well really, the original is still great and it really doesn’t need a pale rehash
I’m almost done with a full rewatch because I was looking forward to this lol
Oh no. anyway
I thought the combination of Chloe Zhao with a very young new slayer was weird. Oh well.
People getting good mixed up with profitable. It could have been a terrible pilot on an intellectual level but if Disney thought it’d make money they’d go ahead (have you SEEN the trash on ABC network tv these days?). Its odd for something that would at least get 2 seasons of hype, to be cancelled. i don’t buy that this would get zero attention on release. Scrubs has been on a great press tour and given great ratings.
The idea of doing both a new group of Scoobies and Buffy’s whole life in the space of eight episodes was a ridiculous ask in the first place.
I’m conflicted. It’s a shame we don’t get more but also we all know how lots of these reboots work out.
I’m not reading Hollywood news again so I don’t get my hopes up I should just be pleasantly surprised when things come out
But the Kardashians continue to get glamour projects.