In each technology, there’s a Chosen One. For the previous twenty years, the world has been and not using a Slayer. However that fallacious is lastly being righted, because the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival is now nicely underway and casting for the brand new sequence is transferring full pace forward.
Nonetheless, though the enduring intro as soon as said that she alone would stand towards the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness, that was by no means solely true. It takes a loyal pack of Scoobies, aspiring Slayers, Watchers, alluring vampires, pleasant werewolves, and different allies to assist the Slayer in her quest.
Within the reboot, Sarah Michelle Gellar is about to return as Buffy Summers, now taking over a mentor position for a brand new Slayer. She steps right into a place much like that of Watcher Rupert Giles, initially performed by Anthony Head.
Ryan Kiera Armstrong has been solid as the brand new Slayer. In contrast to Buffy, this Chosen One is just not a former cheerleader with a knack for off-the-cuff comebacks. Described as shy, bookish, and extra reserved, Armstrong presents a special type of hero for a brand new technology.
Becoming a member of Armstrong are Sarah Bock, Ava Jean, and Faly Rakotohavana within the roles of Gracie, Larkin, and Hugo, who’re purported to be her potential Scoobies. Jack Cutmore-Scott and Daniel di Tomasso have additionally been solid as sequence regulars, portraying characters named Mr. Burke and Abe, respectively.
These are all contemporary faces within the Buffy universe, however who else from the unique sequence would possibly return? Followers are desperate to see a well-known face or two reappear within the revival to assist Buffy and her new protégé. TV Insider spoke with Felicia Day about her expertise engaged on the unique Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In accordance with Day, her look in Buffy marked her first break in present enterprise and launched her to the world of passionate fandoms.
“I began my profession as a possible slayer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so I used to be launched to conventions and fan households very early,” stated Day. “And the minute I did my first conference, someday after Buffy, I knew that that is the place I needed to be.”
After she discovered in regards to the Buffy revival, Day started hoping that she would get the decision to hitch the solid. Within the unique sequence, Day performed Violet (a.okay.a. “Vi”), a possible Slayer who was activated throughout the Battle of the Hellmouth and one of many few to really survive. She’s finest recognized for her battle cry, “These guys are mud.”
“I can solely cross my fingers,” stated Day. “That may be a dream position as a result of it’s so attention-grabbing that they’re doing this and passing Buffy on to new generations, a few of whom already carry a torch for the unique present.”
She admitted, although, that if she had a selection between Buffy, Star Trek, and Supernatural, there can be a transparent favourite…and it wouldn’t be Buffy.
“My dream is to be on a Star Trek or the brand new Buffy. But when I needed to decide one present, it will be to carry Charlie again on Supernatural, as a result of actually, she’s only a actually particular character.”
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