It looks like Buffy might be slaying again at Hulu.

According to Variety, a reboot of the iconic series Buffy the Vampire Slayer is nearing realization at Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar potentially returning to her role as the vampire-slaying heroine. While the series will introduce a new Slayer as its central character, Gellar is expected to appear as a recurring figure, adding a nostalgic touch to the new narrative.

Adding to the excitement, Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, celebrated for her work on Nomadland and Eternals, is in discussions to helm the project as both director and executive producer. The writing and showrunning duties will be handled by Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman. Notably, original series creator Joss Whedon will not be involved in this reboot, following allegations of fostering a toxic work environment during the production of the original series and its spinoff, Angel.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, the focus will be on a new Slayer, with Gellar's Buffy Summers possibly making appearances. The original series followed Buffy Summers, a high school student chosen by fate to fight against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces. She was supported by her loyal friends Willow Rosenberg and Xander Harris, along with her Watcher, Rupert Giles.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer originally aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning seven seasons. It also spawned a spinoff, Angel, and was later continued through a series of canon comic books. As fans eagerly await more news on the reboot, the potential return of Gellar and the involvement of high-caliber talent like Zhao promise an exciting new chapter in the Buffyverse.