‘Buffy’ Update at Hulu Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the New Slayer

For each new era, there emerges an extraordinary figure – as hinted in the early episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In this contemporary tale and the pilot for its reboot, that exceptional individual is Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who has captured attention with her role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

In the main part, Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to return as Buffy Summers, with Armstrong taking the lead role in the pilot. Gellar, who’s not just an actress but also a producer, shared a video of her informing Armstrong about this on Instagram yesterday; take a look at it below.

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Since the moment I first watched Ryan’s performance, I felt certain there was no other girl I wanted beside me,” Gellar stated. “Her ability to convey deep emotions at such a young age is extraordinary, and it’s a rare gift. To add to this, her smile can brighten even the most dismal of spaces.

More to come.

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2025-05-15 20:54