There are greater than sufficient reboots and revivals airing on the 2025 TV schedule alone, and many stay within the works. At current, among the finest vampire reveals of all time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is being rebooted, with Sarah Michelle Gellar reprise her function because the titular slayer in a recurring capability. Whereas it’s unknown for positive which different Buffy solid members would possibly return, Charisma Carpenter is now throwing her hat within the ring.
Charisma Carpenter starred as Cordelia Chase throughout the first three seasons of Buffy earlier than shifting on to the spinoff collection, Angel, for all 5 of its seasons. Though she was one thing of an antagonist to Buffy Summers at first, Cordelia proved all through her time on each reveals that she was extra than simply shallow and self-centered younger girl. Regardless of her character’s dying, Carpenter shared her hope that Cordelia will make a comeback, as she spoke followers throughout a panel at Indiana Comedian Con (through Collider):
I hope so. From what I perceive, there isn’t even a pilot for the time being, so I hope — if I’m concerned — I hope so in some vogue, it’s extra in a substantive method. That may be my dream. I feel it could be very poetic to be invited again, particularly having the those who had been concerned, to start with, the perfect components of it, Gail Berman, after which having Chloé Zhao direct — Oscar winner and, typically, badass [Laughs] — after which the Zuck sisters who’re unbelievable writers after which clearly Sarah backing it and I hope to be a part of it.
Contemplating characters had been recognized to return from the lifeless in no matter vogue on Buffy, it’s actually potential for Cordelia to make an look on the brand new present. In the end, although, it appears like Charisma Carpenter wouldn’t need to come again for only a transient look, which is comprehensible. I agree with the notion that Cordelia undoubtedly deserved higher, as followers proceed sharing their unpopular Cordy takes. It might be enjoyable to see the character once more, and I am hopeful that Carpenter will obtain a name.
I personally would love nothing greater than to see Cordy again, in addition to different members of the “Scooby Gang.” Sarah Michelle Gellar might have performed the central function, however the supporting solid — together with Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon and James Marsters — had been additionally very important to the present’s success. It is nonetheless a bit of too early to inform who else will likely be returning for the reboot however, for the reason that Buffy solid remains to be shut, I might hope that Gellar — who’s additionally serving as a producer on this new present — would attain out to her previous colleagues.
Plot particulars on the brand new present, which is alleged to revolve round a brand new slayer, are scant at this level. So it is arduous to say simply how Cordelia could possibly be introduced again and for what function. Regardless of the case, I might hope that the producers would not undercut the character’s redemption arc if she had been to be introduced again.
Hopefully, Charisma Carpenter and different Buffy alumni be part of Sarah Michelle Gellar for the revival. No matter who reveals up, although, it’s going to simply be enjoyable to return to this fictional universe.. It’s arduous to foretell what is going to occur however, with Oscar winner Chloé Zhao on board to direct the pilot, which can written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, this mission appears to be in good arms. For now, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is streamable with a Hulu subscription.