Buffy the Vampire Slayer is without doubt one of the finest teen dramas ever IMO, and had a full-blown cinematic universe when it was airing alongside the spinoff Angel. The latter collection (which is streaming with a Hulu subscription) began with a small common forged, together with Charisma Carpenter as scene-stealer Cordelia Chase. Forward of the upcoming Buffy reboot, the actress mirrored on her character’s “unjust” demise, and the concept of returning to that position.
Followers had been thrilled when it as confirmed {that a} pilot for a Buffy reboot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar was within the works. Followers are questioning what different Buffy actors would possibly pop up, particularly after SMG expressed curiosity in bringing again lifeless characters. When talking with IGN, Carpenter addressed this chance, providing:
Pay attention, you are not gonna get an argument out of me. As a result of the best way it went down for her was simply — with out utilizing inflammatory language — simply was not… she was constructed up so massive, she’d grown a lot, she’d had this exceptional journey, and for her to exit the best way that she did simply felt so unjust.
As a superfan I can say she wasn’t flawed. Cordelia was possessed all through a lot of Season 4, which is the ultimate entry the place Carpenter was a collection common. She finally returned for one episode within the fifth and last season, the place it was revealed that she’d lastly died after being in a coma. Whereas audiences had been excited to get another episode with the beloved character, it was a slightly unceremonious manner for her to go.
Followers have hypothesized that Cordelia’s ending may need been as a result of interpersonal points. Carpenter got here out in opposition to creator/showrunner Joss Whedon, accusing him of abusing his energy and verbally harassing her. So the concept of getting extra of the beloved Sunnydale Excessive alum is unquestionably an thrilling one.
Later in that very same interview, Charisma Carpenter spoke extra concerning the concept of coming again for the attainable Buffy reboot, her character’s demise on the spinoff. In her phrases:
I do not know actually what to make of it. I am certain there are caveats — Cordelia died on Angel not on Buffy. I do not know what meaning for Cordelia particularly — however I am hopeful that it contains Cordelia clearly, it could be a dream to be included, and it could simply be so poetic for that to happen, and for it to happen with this group. These writers are wildly artistic, I am certain they may determine it out in the event that they needed to, if it was a fan factor, the place if there was a thirst or craving or want for Cordelia to be there, I am certain with one hell of a artistic workforce they’ve main the writers room, it could be attainable.
Let’s maintain our fingers crossed, followers! If we’re bringing again beloved Buffy legacy figures, you already know that Cordelia would give us all of the sass that we’d like. And lifeless characters have come again varied occasions all through each the flagship collection and Angel.
Whereas not in live-action, Charisma Carpenter just lately received to play Cordelia Chase because of the Audible collection Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. This story used the idea of the multiverse to deliver again lifeless characters, together with a variant of Cordelia that grew to become the Slayer as a substitute of Buffy.
In fact, Hulu goes to have to really inexperienced lit a full Buffy reboot if we’re ever anticipated to see what occurred within the pilot and past. Solely time will inform if this occurs, however there is definitely fan curiosity because of the return of Sarah Michelle Gellar because the title position.
Each Angel and Buffy are streaming of their entirety on Hulu. Whereas the reboot is not anticipated as a part of the 2025 TV schedule, I am feeling cautiously optimistic that we’ll get a brand new season of episodes.