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Sarah Michelle Gellar Says a Single Executive Was Responsible for Killing the 'Buffy' Reboot

Headline from Gizmodo, on the newest of 2 developments

The returning star has hit out at an executive '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.'

Gizmodo's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot cancelled, says Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    Sarah Michelle Gellar Says a Single Executive Was Responsible for Killing the 'Buffy' Reboot

    Headline from Gizmodo ·

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot no longer happening, Sarah Michelle Gellar announces (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Hulu is no longer moving forward with the "Buffy the Vampire" reboot, the star of the original series, Sarah Michelle Gellar announced on Instagram Saturday.

  2. Rolling Stone

    'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Not Moving Forward, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar will not be moving forward after Hulu passed on the project.

  3. Deadline

    'Buffy' Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Dead At Hulu (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Hulu has opted not to proceed with its Buffy reboot, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. She broke the news to fans on Instagram Saturday morning.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Not Moving Forward at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that Hulu is no longer moving forward with the 'Buffy' reboot.

  5. The Guardian

    Planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot cancelled, says Sarah Michelle Gellar (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Streaming platform Hulu decides ‘not to move forward’ with reboot of hit 90s series, according to actress

  6. Gizmodo

    Sarah Michelle Gellar Says a Single Executive Was Responsible for Killing the 'Buffy' Reboot (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    The returning star has hit out at an executive '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.'

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Sarah Michelle Gellar Criticizes ‘Buffy’ Reboot Cancellation, But Sources Say Pilot Wasn’t Good (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Sarah Michelle Gellar details to People what went wrong with Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, says one executive is to blame for the show not happening.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Sarah Michelle Gellar says one executive made 'Buffy' reboot an 'uphill battle' from the start (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Sarah Michelle Gellar says the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot was killed by an executive who was 'proud' that he wasn't a fan of the original show.

  9. Polygon

    A Buffy-hating Hulu exec killed the revival, says Sarah Michelle Gellar (opens Polygon)

    Published

    Polygon's feed description

    Sarah Michelle Gellar reveals the shocking reason behind the cancellation of the highly anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.

  10. The Daily Dot

    'The uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one': Sarah Michelle Gellar said one executive played a key role in 'Buffy' reboot cancellation (opens The Daily Dot)

    Published

    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed more details about why "Buffy" unraveled behind the scenes, claiming that one particular Hulu exec was largely to blame.

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