Sarah Michelle Gellar Endorses 'Buffy' Reboot
by EG
Fan reaction to the prospect of a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been unenthusiastic, to say the least. Two of the original series' stars, including the Slayer herself, are fine with it, though. Unfortunately, it's the fans who have the sole power to make a reboot successful. Read on for more.
Via People.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is here for the much-talked-about Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.
The upcoming Joss Whedon-produced show was first confirmed in July with a black actress in the starring role of Buffy Summers, which Gellar made famous for seven seasons until 2003.
Following the announcement, the Buffyverse has become a divided fanbase as many continue to share mixed reactions over the reboot that will not feature Gellar in the titular role.
āAt the end of the day, itās all about great storytelling,ā Gellar, 41, tells PEOPLE. āIf a story lives on, then I think it should be told in any incarnation it can be told in.ā
Gellarās positive comments about the Buffy reboot came hours after her former costar David Boreanaz addressed a packed room of Buffy fans at New York Comic-Con, where rounds of audible boos were reportedly heard when the reboot was discussed.
āCome on, guys. Itās a good thing. Letās just embrace [it]. Iām very happy for them. They want to embrace a new generation, something new. ā¦ Iām all for it. I think itās fantastic. Good for them. I hope that it becomes huge and successful,ā Boreanaz said at a panel moderated by Entertainment Weeklyās Lynette Rice, according to multiple outlets.
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