The news sparked outrage in the Whedonverse, the loyal fanbase incredulous that anyone would want to wipe that particular slate clean. The acclaimed television show, born from the flaming crash-site that was the original movie, developed over seven seasons into a cultural phenomenon. Since then, however, news of development has been sparse, the project apparently in limbo.
While those involved in the series had hinted at an underlying interest in continuing “Buffy” on the big screen, lead Sarah Michelle Gellar has been outspoken regarding her concerns that the series might be incompatible with the movie format. The story, which largely functioned in season-long story arcs, was famous for it’s multi-dimensional characters and unflinching treatment of controversial topics and storylines.
With numerous spin-offs similarly touted, it has been the Buffy movie which has received the most speculation and enthusiasm. Gellar has never outright denied the possibility of returning as the titular vampire slayer, while a recent interview on FearNet with writer and executive producer Marti Noxon stirs hope as she describes her openness to the idea.
What is most encouraging, though I remain unfortunately unconvinced, are her suspicions that the reported reboot was just a ploy to provoke action from Joss. I remain hopeful, however, that should Buffy live on, it shall be in the way Whedon intended.
Hopefully, once Whedon has finished assembling The Avengers, he might finally get to work reuniting the show’s Scooby Gang.
You can see the full interview with Noxon here.
Reported by Steven Neish
The thing is, age and the comics. Would the story be based of the comics, or would it take place after them or what? And if they want angel and spike to be in the story they can only wait so long, especially for james marsters who said he wouldn't do it if he thought he looked to old. period.
I seem to remember Joss Whedon stating in an interview that while he currently see's the Season Eight comic series as cannon, if a movie were to happen the comics would be superseded and a new story constructed to replace it.
You never know though.
It would be hilarious if Marti Noxon jumped on the bandwagon
i mean hey, she pratically screwed up the 6th season of Buffy, so she might as well fuck up the Buffy movie project as well
– apparently Vanessa Anne Hudgens from that High school musical trash, was being considered as newest reincarnation of Buffy……
I almost pissed myself with laughter!
– i just hope the Kuzui's quit while they are ahead, before they both ruin the legendary Buffy the Vampire Slayer series
– if anyone should own the rights to Buffy it should be Joss not them!