Buffy stars mark 30 years on stage as Hulu cancels planned revival series
Gellar and Boreanaz reunited at the Emmys, joking about the cancelled Buffy reboot and marking 30 years since the show premiered.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz shared the stage at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night to present the lead actor award, marking 30 years since the original series premiered.
During their appearance, they joked about Hulu's decision to pull the planned Buffy reboot, which had been set to star Gellar with director Chloé Zhao. Boreanaz asked if Buffy and Angel would ever end up together, and Gellar replied, "Well, I guess we won't find out."
The reunion also served as a tribute to two original cast members who died this year: Nicholas Brendon and Anthony Head. Gellar and Boreanaz acknowledged it had been a tough two years for their beloved cast and crew.
Hulu announced in May 2026 that it would not move forward with the continuation project.
- 30 years since premiere
- Anniversary
- 78th Emmy Awards
- Event
- Chloé Zhao
- Planned director
- Nicholas Brendon and Anthony Head
- Cast deaths this year
Why it mattersThe reboot cancellation disappointed fans eager for new Buffy content, and the deaths of two beloved cast members marked a difficult period for the show's legacy.
