After much anticipation, Sarah Michelle Gellar announced via Instagram that the reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer titled New Sunnydale would not proceed on Hulu. Fans were disappointed, especially since the project had garnered strong support, with Gellar’s return and Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao at the helm. The cancellation was unexpected, occurring amidst Gellar’s promotional activities at SXSW. Gellar attributed the setback to an executive’s dismissive attitude towards the original series, complicating the development process. While New Sunnydale has been canceled, Gellar emphasized that Buffy’s legacy remains intact, though the future of the franchise is uncertain.
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