"We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn't for him. That's very hard when you're taking a property that is as beloved as Buffy, not just to the world, but to me and Chloé."
"I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy's stylish, yet affordable boots, and thanks to Chloe, I was reminded how much I love her and how much she means not only to me, but to all of you. And this doesn't change any of that."
Sarah Michelle Gellar announced that Hulu cancelled the planned Buffy: New Sunnydale reboot, which was directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao and set to star Gellar alongside newcomer Ryan Kiera Armstrong as new Slayer Nova. The cancellation sparked significant backlash from devoted fans who launched petitions to reverse the decision. Gellar revealed that an unnamed executive on the project actively discouraged the reboot by repeatedly expressing his unfamiliarity with and disinterest in the original series, claiming he had never watched it in its entirety. Gellar emphasized the difficulty of reviving such a beloved property when leadership lacked enthusiasm for the source material.
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