A Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot may still be awaiting a pilot order, but that hasn’t stopped major developments from happening behind the scenes - including some unexpected family connections. Hulu’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is causing plenty of buzz even though it’s still in the incredibly early development stages. The new iteration is not a retelling, but rather a continuation that expands on the lore of Slayers, with a new lead reportedly set to take center stage. There has been plenty of speculation surrounding the Buffy reboot cast, and Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan poured fuel on the fire during an interview while promoting the charity campaign Ask2BSure.

During a recent interview with Us Weekly, Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that some children of the original Buffy cast auditioned for roles in the Hulu revival. While casting decisions are still under wraps, the surprising detail has fans buzzing about just how closely the reboot might tie into the original show’s legacy:

Gellar: “I know somebody who was on the show whose child auditioned on the show. I know a few people from the show whose children came in.”

Hannigan: "It better not have been one of my kids!”

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Only two actors have been publicly linked to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot: Gellar and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. Gellar, who played the iconic Slayer from 1997 to 2003, will be returning to reprise her role as the titular vampire slayer. Armstrong, who played Fern in Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew, has been cast as a brand-new Slayer, suggesting that the reboot will continue the mythology.

The reboot was originally announced in 2018 with Midnight, Texas creator Monica Owusu-Breen attached as showrunner and Joss Whedon on board as executive producer. The project aimed to reimagine the Slayer legend for a modern audience, potentially opening the door for a more diverse and inclusive approach to the material. But progress stalled, and the reboot remained in development limbo for years.

In early 2024, news broke that Hulu had picked up a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival, reigniting interest. While auditions are reportedly ongoing - including those involving children of the original cast - no new actors beyond Gellar and Armstrong have been confirmed. What’s certain is that Buffy the Vampire Slayer continues to generate intense interest decades after its debut, and this next chapter could bring the show’s legacy full circle.

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The idea of second-generation Slayers or ing characters carries a certain poetic symmetry. After all, Buffy the Vampire Slayer was always a story about chosen family and ing the torch. Introducing descendants of former cast could symbolically reinforce those themes, especially if their characters are tied into the show’s lore in meaningful ways.

There are several of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast with children who could (in theory) land a role in the revival. Anthony Stewart Head's daughter, Daisy Head, played Sofina, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Genya in Netflix's Shadow and Bone. Her sister, Emily Head, is also an established acting presence thanks to playing Carli in the UK sitcom The Inbetweeners.

Still, there's no confirmation yet on whether any of these auditions turned into actual roles. It's also possible that the production was simply casting a wide net, seeking new faces without intent to cast anyone with a direct connection to the original series. For now, it’s one more mystery surrounding the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot - and one that fans will likely continue to debate until official casting news is released.

Source: Us Weekly