Summary
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival to feature Sarah Michelle Gellar, sparking excitement among fans.
- Original characters like Cordelia Chase and Dawn Summers may make a return in the new series.
- Fans speculate on Anya Jenkins' potential return, debating whether it would be fitting due to her previous fate.
Since Sarah Michelle Gellar's wise and strong character is the heart of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, it's great news that the actress is coming back for the revival. Ever since Gellar said a Buffy return could be possible back in December 2024, fans hoped it was true. In February 2025, fans heard that Hulu could give a revival a pilot order. It's thrilling to imagine what Buffy Summers could be doing today and how she has changed or stayed the same since viewers last saw her standing in Sunnydale with her friends after saving the world. There are so many questions about Buffy's current life, from whether she moved away to if she's still fighting vampires.
Several original Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters could make a regular or cameo appearance in the revival. It would be hilarious to see Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) again, and there will hopefully be a tribute to Dawn Summers (Michelle Trachtenberg). There is someone else who could possibly come back for the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but would it be too complicated?
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How Could Anya Jenkins Return In The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot?
Fans have discussed a possible return from Anya Jenkins (Emma Caulfield) in a Reddit thread, and while some think it could work, others aren't so certain. Redditor @JewelerDear9233 suggested a storyline:
"We get a flashback of D'Hoffryn reviving Anya and teleporting her with him right before the hellmouth collapses."
Redditor @maverickLl wrote:
"Its a supernatural television show...there is always a way."
Anya had one of the most tragic deaths on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is why some fans think that Anya should stay in the past. One wrote "She died heroically fighting to save the humans she'd learned to become" and another said, "I would be against reviving dead characters." It's always challenging when fans love a character who gets killed, especially in an epic battle scene. There's no easy way to pretend that this never happened.
However, since fans feel nostalgic about the original characters on The WB drama, it's ultimately hard to argue against letting most of Buffy's Scooby Gang return. There are two main ways to explain Anya's comeback: either Buffy says that Anya didn't die after all, or Buffy and the new characters use magic to bring Anya back to life. The reboot should include a sad yet touching storyline like Buffy's mom Joyce Summers's (Kristine Sutherland) death in season 5, episode 16, "The Body." Focusing on Anya coming back to life would work well and please fans who hoped to see her again.
Since the Buffy the Vampire Slaye r series finale is action-packed, scary, and somewhat uplifting, it would be hard to erase any major plot points in this important and memorable episode. It wouldn't make sense to pretend that Anya was alive this entire time or to suggest she didn't die. Instead, it would be fun to see Buffy and a new and powerful character revive Anya. It would also be interesting if Anya accidentally came back as a demon. This could add some excitement and action to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot and create some tension between Buffy and Anya. It would also be a crucial reminder than even though many years have passed since the end of the series, Buffy is still dealing with evil demons, danger, and threats to her life. Buffy could also make some jokes about how she already went through this and doesn't want to have to deal with Anya in demon form again.
What Happened To Anya Jenkins On Buffy The Vampire Slayer?
Anya Jenkins is first introduced in Buffy The Vampire Slayer season 3, episode 9, "The Wish," and by the end of the third season, it's impossible to imagine the show without her. Anya is a demon who grants Cordelia Chase's wish that Buffy Summers hadn't moved to Sunnydale. Giles saves the day and makes Anya human, which is a shocking twist.
Anya dies in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 7, episode 22, "Chosen," when a Bringer attacks her. Before this point, she's a unique character because while she starts off as an evil demon, she becomes human for a while, and then becomes a vengeance demon again in season 6.
Anya is a popular character thanks to her strong personality and her relationship with Buffy's friend Xander Harris (Nicholas Brendon). While some have questioned whether Anya could come back to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival if Xander doesn't, there could still be a place for Anya. Since she has been both a good and an evil character, she's particularly intriguing, and it would be nice to see her again.
- Release Date
- 1997 - 2003
- Network
- The WB
- Showrunner
- Joss Whedon
- Directors
- Joss Whedon
- Writers
- Joss Whedon
Cast
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Sarah Michelle GellarBuffy Summers -
Nicholas BrendonAlexander Harris
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