The actress addressed this in a recent interview. Her statement refutes March rumors claiming the new series would feature a clever 16-year-old slayer, a bookish character from an influential family, and a new vampire expert.

All these characters are fake. What they published is completely made up.

Gellar emphasized that the essence of an antihero is to represent those who don't fit society's norms - the outsiders and misfits. New characters, she stressed, must carry that same underdog spirit that defined the original show's protagonists, thus preserving the franchise's legacy as a beacon for outsiders.

While revealing no concrete details about the reboot, Gellar did share how Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao convinced her to reconsider playing Buffy again despite her initial reluctance:

Every previous pitch I heard was basically 'Let's just do Buffy again'. Why? But Chloe's passion when she approached me - her vision for the show, the character, and why Buffy matters today - finally made me think, 'Okay, this actually makes sense'.

Two decades after its finale, Buffy the Vampire Slayer remains the gold standard of teen fantasy. Joss Whedon's groundbreaking series blended vampire lore, high school drama, and razor-sharp humor to create a revolutionary 90s format. Sarah Michelle Gellar's portrayal of Buffy Summers redefined female protagonists - her character masterfully balanced strength, vulnerability, and wit.

The final season's epic battle against The First Evil is still considered one of television's most satisfying conclusions. Legendary episodes like Hush (the nearly dialogue-free installment) and the musical Once More with Feeling have become cultural touchstones.

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