Buffy The Vampire Slayer Revival Gets A Hopeful Update

Summary:

• Rumors of Buffy The Vampire Slayer returning to small screens have been circulating for a long time since the series ended
• Now, Dolly Parton, who was one of the producers of the original show, has confirmed that such a possibility is indeed being discussed
• While fans miss the show wholeheartedly, they are not sure if it is a good idea, as there are a lot of potential problems with it

Cult-classic supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended more than two decades ago after an impressive seven-season run, leaving behind a massive impact on popular culture that is hard to underestimate.

But even after all these years, many fans are still not over the fact that their favorite TV show is long gone, and cling to the hope that it will one day triumphantly return to our screens.

There is a reason for such hope, as rumors of a possible revival of the show have been circulating for quite some time, with Sarah Michelle Gellar, who portrayed the titular character, even addressing the topic.

The actress mentioned that while she is absolutely fine with the show moving forward, she definitely won't be reprising the role as it goes against the core idea of Buffy, which is metaphorically focused on the horrors of adolescence.

Since Michelle Gellar is now in her forties, she doesn't see herself in the role anymore and wouldn't mind if another actress took the spotlight.

Buffy Is Actually Being Considered For Revival

Now, a new update from country music legend Dolly Parton, who was recently revealed to be an uncredited producer on the original series, suggests that Buffy's return may be closer than ever.

In an interview with Business Insider, Parton mentioned that a revamp of the series is still being discussed, so a revival of the show is still very much in the realm of possibility.

Fans point out that while they are eager to see the show rise from the dead and relive the adventures of Buffy, there are a number of potential problems with the project that aren't so obvious at first glance.

Probably the biggest obstacle is that without the involvement of Joss Whedon, the creator of the original series, there is no guarantee that the revival will be any good.

However, there is no way for the filmmaker to be involved in the project and, frankly, the vast majority of fans don't want Whedon involved after the huge controversy surrounding his name a few years ago.

Back in 2022, he was accused of abusive behavior and professional misconduct that occurred throughout his entire career, including the time he worked on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

This practically destroyed the filmmaker's public image, and while his involvement was undoubtedly a significant part of the show's success, it in no way justified his behavior, leaving fans frustrated and utterly disappointed.

Perhaps Buffy Should Stay In The Past

Another major issue, according to fans, is that Buffy may simply not be appropriate for today, as much of the show's charm came from its late 90s/early 2000s aesthetic and themes, so trying to update it may only detract from the quality of the project.

Fans believe that one of the safest approaches is to take Buffy in a completely new direction, such as an animated series or an anthology focusing on different slayers from different historical periods.

Regardless, the project still seems a long way from being fully greenlit, so perhaps Buffy should remain a thing of the past and be spared the fate of becoming yet another underwhelming reboot.

Sources: Business Insider, Reddit, MovieWeb