Now we know who the lead actor of the new Buffy Reboot is - Hint: They were in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

The Buffy reboot has cast Ryan Kiera Armstrong as its lead. The 15-year-old actress is recognized for her role as Fern, one of the four main characters in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Additionally, Sarah Michelle Gellar, who originally portrayed Buffy Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is set to return, likely in a mentoring role. Gellar has confirmed Armstrong's casting in the reboot. She did so through an Instagram post along with the following caption:

"I want to introduce you to @ryankarmstrong From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side. To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room. Welcome to #NewSunnydale #btvs"

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Who is Ryan Kiera Armstrong playing in the Buffy Reboot?

While we lack the name of her character, it's rumored that the main characters in the Buffy Reboot are Nova, Gracie, and Hugo. This information was shared exclusively by TVLine in a report released on March 26, 2025. The report further noted that these names are merely placeholders and are subject to change in the future.

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Who is involved in the Buffy reboot?

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Kiera Armstrong are confirmed for the series. However, it's the Buffy reboot's behind-the-scenes team that excites us. Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, showrunners of Poker Face, are reportedly leading the show. They confirmed Armstrong's casting with the following statement:

“We are so overjoyed to have found this generation’s slayer in Ryan Kiera Armstrong, she absolutely blew us away — there is no question in our mind that she is the chosen one.”

But the most important name attached to the Buffy Reboot is Chloé Zhao, who is expected to serve as both an executive producer and a director.

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What is the Reboot about?

The reboot could be a legacy sequel like Top Gun: Maverick, featuring the original protagonist as a mentor for a new generation. Gellar, who starred in the original series, opposed a Buffy Summers revival until 2022, when she met Zhao.

She confirmed the reboot series through an Instagram post on February 6, 2025, with the caption:

"So….. you might have heard some news this week, but I realize you haven’t heard from me. Three years ago, I got a call from my dear friend and mentor, Gail Berman. She told me that she wanted me to sit down with Chloé Zhao to hear her take on a potential “Buffy” revival. I was blown away that Chloé even knew who I was, but, as I’ve always done, I told Gail that I just didn’t see a way for the show to exist again. We’d always been aligned on that, but this time I heard something different in her voice. I eventually agreed to go (mainly just to meet Chloé) and our twenty minute coffee quickly turned into a four hour adventure. We laughed, we cried, but mostly we both talked about how much this show means to us."

Geller's caption continued:

"While I didn’t agree to anything at that meeting, I did shock myself by agreeing to continue the conversation. These conversations did, in fact, continue over the next few years and eventually we added the incredible Nora and Lilla Zuckerman to our little tribe until ultimately, one day, we landed on an idea. I have always listened to the fans and heard your desire to revisit “Buffy” and her world, but it was not something I could do unless I was sure we would get it right. This has been a long process, and it’s not over yet. I promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right. And I will tell you that we are on the path there. I feel so lucky to be on this journey with these four unbelievably talented women, all of whom love “Buffy” as much as I do. And as much as you do. Thank you to all the fans who never stopped asking for this. This will be for you."

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