Has the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot really been axed?

While there seemed to be plenty of promising updates regarding the future of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, it's now been confirmed that Hulu will not be moving forward with the anticipated series.

Original Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a video and revealed the news on Instagram, saying: “I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me. Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to move forward with Buffy: New Sunnydale.

“I want to thank Chloé Zhao, because I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy’s stylish yet affordable boots. And thanks to Chloé, 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, and I promise if the apocalypse actually comes, you can still beep me.”

Hamnet director Zhao was supposed to be helming the series, which appeared to be in production last year for a pilot order at Hulu but now has been axed.

The original series pushed boundaries and paved the way for modern supernatural shows so it's safe to say many were looking forward to its return.

But why has the upcoming reboot been axed? Read on to find out.

Has the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot really been axed?

Yes, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has sadly been cancelled by Hulu.

Despite plans for the reboot – which was to be entitled Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale – and casting having been announced, including a new-generation slayer to be played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Hulu isn't moving ahead with any of it.

Sarah Michelle Gellar broke the news to fans in an Instagram video, explaining the update but jokingly adding that if there was an apocalypse, then fans can still call on her.

The original Hulu order was just for a pilot but would've seen Gellar reprise her role, as well as Faly Rakotohavana, Ava Jean, Sarah Bock, Daniel di Tomasso and Jack Cutmore-Scott all having been confirmed as joining the cast too.

However, all hope may not be lost as a source close to the show indicated (via Variety) that despite the reboot not moving forward, there is a “lot of love” for Buffy. It has been reported that the streamer will still consider future iterations on the IP: “Basically, the door is still open.”

Buffy The Vampire Slayer is available to stream on ITVX and Disney+.

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