Buffy The Vampire Slayer He is returning, and this time, the stake cloak is moved to a new generation. Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Firestarter) was officially launched as Slayer in the Hulu revival series, joining Original Star Sarah Michelle Gellarwho will resume his role as Buffy Summers and act as an executive producer.
Oscar winner director Chloé zhao He is driving the pilot, who was written by Poker face creators Nora AND Lilla Zuckerman.
The details on the plot are still held under the compresses, but Hulu describes the project as “the next chapter of Buffyverse”.
Armstrong’s character is said to be an introverted high school, an echo of Buffy’s early teenagers, but with fresh (planned play of words) for a new era.
There is also a sort of poetic symmetry in the casting of Armstrong. Not only do her names and Gellar share a rhythmic cadence, but the emotional resonance that led to her audition has left a serious impression. Geller says:
“From the moment I saw Ryan’s hearing, I knew there was only a girl I wanted by my side. Having that type of emotional intelligence and talent, in such a young age it is really a gift. The bonus is that her smile illuminates even the darkest room.”
In a sincere moment captured on video, Gellar surprised fifteen -year -old Armstrong with the news he had achieved the role. Through tears, Armstrong replied:
“I’m so honored, thanks for trusting me.”
The Zuckerman sisters, who wrote the script and are also executive producers, said:
“We are so happy to have found the hunter of this generation of Ryan Kiera Armstrong, he absolutely left us breathless – There is no doubt in the mind that she is the choice.”
Join Gellar, Zhao and Zuckermans in the production team are Buffy Veterans Gail Berman, Fran KuzuiAND Kaz Kuzuias well Dolly Partonwhose company Sandollar Productions supported the original series. The show was developed by the 20th Television and Searchlight TV, where Zhao has a first Love deal.
As for Armstrong, since he came out at the age of eight The art of racing in the rainhas sculpted a curriculum that includes IT: Chapter two, Black widow, The war of tomorrowAND American Horror Story: Red Tide.
On the TV side, it appeared Anne with an eacting next to it Judah law In Skeleton crewAnd soon he will be seen alongside Ethan Hawke Bass.
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