After a recent update regarding Buffy revival series from original Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar was not that surprising.

There are plenty of of character details for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s reboot claim that the show has apparently found a new lead character.

After Hearing Buffy's Revival Update, The New Slayer Might Be The Real Main Character

An Exclusive Claims There May Be 3 New Characters

According to TVLine, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival series “is said to be focused on a new Slayer and ‘the next chapter in the Buffyverse.’” The new slayer in question “seems to skew more Willow than Buffy,” appearing as “a cerebral 16-year-old named Nova (...) who is very smart and a bit of a loner.” TVLine does question the name of the new character, stating that it may be a placeholder, and cautions that these details are “preliminary and subject-to-change,” but mostly trustworthy. Check out the full character descriptions for Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s revival below:

a cerebral 16-year-old named Nova (though we’re fairly certain that name is just a placeholder) who is very smart and a bit of a loner.

Her buddies, aka those who would’ve been considered the “Scoobies” in the original series, will include Hugo, an out-and-proud nerd who comes from money, and Gracie, a young expert on vampires who’s an acolyte of Gellar’s Buffy.

TVLine claims that casting is underway for these three roles, and while it’s exciting to finally hear more details, these new character details for the revival series mean that previous conceptions about the show’s focus have now changed. When Sarah Michelle Gellar first explained her return for the Buffy reboot, many assumed Buffy would be the lead character again. However, Buffy might be pushed aside into a more minor role than originally expected, with Buffy’s reboot potentially being about making way for a new generation of slayers instead.

Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy Summers Could Take A Mentor Role In Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Revival

Mentor Buffy Would Smooth The Transition To The New Show

As Sarah Michelle Gellar is still a major part of Buffy's reboot series, it would make sense that the new show will most likely be a slight continuation of the old series. However, that being said, if the three new characters are the new lead roles, the revival could instead see Buffy Summers acting as a side character that is important to the main plot. One way of doing this would mean that Buffy could take on a mentor role for the new slayers, justifying her heavy involvement due to her skillset, expertise, and overall legacy.

Buffy acting as a mentor would be a sensible way for the revival to introduce itself to both new and old fans

To avoid being too repetitive, the new Buffy show will have to change things from the original show. While there are simply some elements that you cannot get rid of, to appeal to a newer and younger audience while still keeping old fans interested, Buffy’s reboot needs to think about modernizing the show. Focusing on a new set of main characters with Buffy acting as a mentor would be a sensible way for the revival to introduce itself to both new and old fans, smoothing that transition to a more modern version of Buffy.

Future Seasons Of The Buffy Revival May Cut Buffy Out Altogether

However, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Promise Is Very Reassuring

Almost everyone would love Buffy to return to the revival show in the lead role, but it would make sense if Buffy’s revival eventually cut the character out altogether. If Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s reboot series is looking for a new cast of main characters, with Buffy possibly acting as their mentor, there may come a time when they no longer need Buffy’s intervention. Therefore, from a story perspective, it makes sense that Buffy Summers would most likely be written out of the show if the revival show was successful enough to qualify for future seasons.

A Buffy the Vampire Slayer show without Buffy would be worrying if not for Gellar’s previous reassurances. In February 2025, Sarah Michelle Gellar issued a lengthy explanation about Buffy's revival, stating that she “just didn’t see a way for the show to exist again,” until she met with Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, Eternals). Furthermore, Gellar reassured fans in the statement, saying, “I promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right,” demonstrating that she truly believes in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot’s concept, even if it means Buffy’s possible smaller role.

Sources: TVLine