The reboot was set to introduce a new Slayer

The reboot was announced last year and started filming in L.A. in August 2025.
It would've introduced a new Slayer, Nova (played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong), with Gellar returning as Buffy in a recurring role.
Chase Sui Wonders also had a part lined up.

How much the character still means to Gellar

Many fans reacted strongly to the news after the original show ran from 1997 to 2003.
Gellar said, "I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy's stylish, yet affordable boots," showing just how much the character still means to her, and lots of fans too.