There is hardly a television series that embodies everything that was hip and cool at the turn of the millennium. On the way to growing up, the 16-year-old learns Buffy Summersthat she was called by higher powers as a slayer to protect humanity from demons and vampires. In a total of seven seasons with 144 episodes, she is equipped with mystical powers to fight against dark forces and also has to deal with the problems of a normal teenager. Buffy The Vampire Slayer was produced from 1997 to 2003 and was discontinued after 7 years despite stable viewership. Since then, fans have been hoping for a return.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Allegations against series creator Joss Whedon
With the series about the teenage vampire slayer, filmmakers succeeded Joss Whedon the breakthrough. Previously celebrated as a screenwriter for roseanne and toy story first successes. Buffy The Vampire Slayer was created according to his idea, he also directed and produced the successful series. A steep career in Hollywood followed, which took him to the director’s chair Marvel’s The Avengers (2012) and Justice League (2017) led.
In July 2020, allegations were made that Joss Whedon was killed while filming for Buffy The Vampire Slayer displayed misogynist and degrading behavior and exploited his position of power over employees. Since then, the filmmaker’s career has been on hold.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sarah Michelle Gellar opens up about the future of the series
In an interview with the SFX Magazine says the main actress Sarah Michelle Gellar about a possible return as a vampire slayer. The 45-year-old clearly rebuffs a comeback as Buffy. She is definitely not interested in returning and explains her reasons. “I am extremely proud of what we have created together”, but the project is now over. “I’m very pleased with how the show ended. Every girl has the power within her” from Buffy.
Since the rights are now at Disney lying, it is quite conceivable that the Mickey Mouse group will reactivate the still popular brand in some form for its own Disney Plus streaming platform. But the allegations against serial inventors still weigh heavily Joss Whedon heavy and Sarah Michelle Gellar probably wouldn’t be on board either.
Source: SyFy
