The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot show was confirmed earlier this year as being in development for Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to return for the titular role. The show is set to follow a new generation of slayers taking up the mantle after the original cast, setting up Buffy for a mentorship role in the sequel.
On her Instagram, Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that child actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong has been cast as a new slayer. The emotional video shows the Buffy actress speaking with the young star over a video call, welcoming her to the new show's cast, saying, "You are our chosen one." View the whole video clip in the Instagram post below:
What Ryan Kiera Armstrong's Casting Means For The Buffy Reboot
The Instagram Reveal Hints At The Reboot's Plot
There aren't many details available yet for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot show, though one of the main ideas that's been circulating is that Buffy wouldn't necessarily be the show's sole main character. While Sarah Michelle Gellar will be playing a lead role, Ryan Kiera Armstrong's character looks to be sharing the position with her as part of a new generation of slayers who will be learning from her. This allows audiences something fresh while also incorporating tried-and-true characters and cast .
Sarah Michelle Gellar Reunites With OG Buffy The Vampire Slayer Star In Images That Set Off Reboot Casting Speculation
Sarah Michelle Gellar reunites with Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Alyson Hannigan in a new photo that leaves fans expecting a reboot return.
In the Instagram reveal video, Sarah Michelle Gellar asks the young actress if she'd like to "save the world" with her, hinting that the two of them will be the duo at the center of the show. In recent years, television shows like The Last of Us and The Mandalorian have demonstrated the strength of central relationships that tread the line between mentor/student and parent/child, and it seems like Buffy the Vampire Slayer will follow suit. If the reveal clip is anything to go by, it should be a deeply emotional yet enjoyably charming ride.
Our Take On Ryan Kiera Armstrong's Casting
The Chemistry Is Already There
I'm not all that familiar with Ryan Kiera Armstrong as an actress, though she already has an impressive resume, but the Instagram reveal video made me excited to see what the two stars bring to the table in the series. The potential certainly seems there for Buffy and the new slayer to deliver the show a powerful emotional core. The original show excelled due to the charm and chemistry of its actors, and this announcement is indicative that the new sequel will offer much of the same. I'm excited to see what Buffy the Vampire Slayer's future holds.
