Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot in Talks With Sarah Michelle Gellar

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals if She's Returning for 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot

Sarah Michelle Gellar is back to slay another day.

More than 20 years after Buffy the Vampire Slayer concluded its run, the actress is in final negotiations to reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers in a revival of the hit series on Hulu, E! News confirms.

The new TV show—which does not yet have a name—is being heralded as “the next chapter in the Buffyverse" from 20th Television and Searchlight TV.

The first episode of the sequel series is set to be directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao, while original Buffy creator Joss Whedon will reportedly not be involved in the project following misconduct allegations that surfaced in 2021, per the outlets. (Whedon declined E! News' request for comment at the time.)

E! News has reached out to Hulu and 20th Television, as well as a rep for Whedon, for comment.

One day before the news broke, Sarah, 47, seemingly hinted at the reboot without saying much at all. In a reference to the teen drama, which aired from 1997 to 2003, she posted a photo on Instagram Feb. 2 wearing a pair of “yummy sushi pajamas” identical to the ones she wore in a season four episode of the series, captioning the image with nothing more than a sushi emoji.

While Sarah may be gearing up for a return to the supernatural, there’s one role she definitely won’t be reprising: that of Helen Shivers from the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise. Because although her husband, Freddie Prinze, Jr., is set to appear in a reboot of the series when it hits theatres in July, her character isn’t in the cards, as she previously told People, “I am dead.”

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But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t participated in the project, as she went on to explain how she’s been loosely involved in the production process.

“My best friend [Jennifer Kaytin Robinson] is directing it, so we joke that I have an unofficial job, which is I am continuity,” Sarah continued. “So I'm always the one telling her, ‘Well, that would happen, or that wouldn't happen with those characters,’ so I do have kind of an unofficial job title.”

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Oxygen/NBCUniversal

New York Homicide (Oxygen) - Feb. 1

The 20 new cases analyzed this season include the murder of an Indian prince known for his extravagant lifestyle; the killing of a man whose body was found in the debris following Hurricane Sandy; a man whose Hell’s Kitchen murder changed the city’s club scene and made headlines nationwide; a successful tech entrepreneur stabbed to death at the height of his career; and a serial killer who kept Brooklyn on edge.

ID Network

Very Scary Lovers (ID) - Feb. 2

Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg will co-host Investigation Discovery’s thrilling new spinoff special Very Scary Lovers.

Fueled by their shared passion for true crime storytelling, Donnie and Jenny take viewers on a chilling journey behind the headlines of one of the most diabolical criminal couples in recent history: Benjamin and Erika Sifrit, infamously known as “The Thrill Kill Couple.” 

HGTV/Warner Bros.

Celebrity IOU (HGTV) - Feb. 3

Courteney Cox, Andy Garcia, Goldie Hawn, Rob Lowe, Kyle MacLachlan and Sarah Silverman enlist the help of Jonathan and Drew Scott on the new season of the home renovation show.

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The Voice (NBC) - Feb. 3

Adam Levine reclaims his red swivel chair and Kelsea Ballerini joins the singing competition series alongside fellow season 27 coaches John Legend and Michael Bublé.

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The Hunting Party (NBC) - Feb. 3

A high-concept crime procedural about a small team of investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist.

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Love You to Death (AppleTV+) - Feb. 5

The Spanish-language comedy tells the story of the cautious Raúl, who reconnects with free-spirited and newly pregnant Marta, following his heart cancer diagnosis. They resume a friendship that began in childhood, and in a relationship brought together by fate, begin to test their beliefs about love. Can the commitment-phobic Marta fall in love? And can Raúl meet the love of his life?

Hulu / YouTube

The Kardashians (Hulu) - Feb. 6

The Kardashian-Jenners return with a year full of challenges, milestones and new adventures. With uncertain futures and their past returning to haunt them, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, Kylie and Kris will have to rely on each other as they navigate their roles as moms and businesswomen, to overcome the obstacles that come with their increasingly complicated lives.

Prime Video

Clean Slate (Prime Video) - Feb. 6

This heartfelt comedy follows Harry (George Wallace), an old-school car wash owner in Alabama who has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he thought was a son returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman, Desiree (Laverne Cox). Her homecoming brings together a hilarious cast of friends, coworkers, and love interests as Desiree and Harry try to get it right the second time around. The series explores universal themes of unconditional love, all through Norman Lear’s signature boundary-pushing brand of comedy.

Netflix

Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix) - Feb. 6

Set at the birth of Instagram, Apple Cider Vinegar follows two young women who set out to cure their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way. All of which would be incredibly inspiring if it were all true.

This is a true-ish story based on a lie, about the rise and fall of a wellness empire; the culture that built it up and the people who tore it down.

Netflix

Sweet Magnolias (Netflix) - Feb. 6

Come spend the holidays in Serenity, as Sseason four of Sweet Magnolias takes us from Halloween to Christmas, with surprising laughter, unexpected heartbreak, and renewed resolve along the way.

While negotiating the twists and turns of their romantic lives, Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen must also navigate the return of old foes, the loss of great loves, and the pain of transition from past dreams to present ones. As the men in their lives pursue their own dreams and the teenagers take uneasy steps toward adulthood, the Magnolias support each other with creative problem-solving, deep-hearted commitment, and -- as always -- weekly margaritas.

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The Z-Suite (Tubi) - Feb. 6

Advertising maven Monica Marks (Lauren Graham) and her loyal right hand executive Doug Garcia (Nico Santos)  have long been at the top of the Madison Avenue world. But after a record scratch blunder, they are suddenly canceled, pushed out and replaced by the agency’s rising Gen Z employees led by social media manager, Kriska Thompson (Madison Shamoun). Refusing to go quietly, Monica launches her biggest campaign yet–getting their careers back and taking down the eager team of Gen-Zers who are just getting comfortable in their new roles. May the best generation win.

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The Floor (Fox) - Feb. 9

The Rob Lowe-hosted game show returns Super Bowl Sunday.

Warner Bros. Discovery

Puppy Bowl XXI (Multiple Channels) - Feb. 9

Puppy Bowl, the original and longest running call-to-adoption television event, returns for the 21st year on Feb. 9 and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+.  

The annual three-hour television event will feature 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states – and two countries – as they compete in the cutest competition of the year. With more puppies than ever before, Puppy Bowl XXI will highlight their inspiring journeys from birth to adoption, as well as the tremendous dedication of the rescues and shelters that help find animals their forever homes.

FOX

Extracted (Fox) - Feb. 10

Twelve families and amateur survivalists embark on a treacherous adventure in the wild in an attempt to win $250,000.

Netflix

Surviving Black Hawk Down (Netflix) - Feb. 10

Surviving Black Hawk Down tells the gripping real story of the horror and heroism behind the events that inspired Ridley Scott’s blockbuster movie Black Hawk Down, blending raw, immersive storytelling with first-person interviews from both sides of The Battle of Mogadishu.

Bravo

Summer House (Bravo) - Feb. 12

Returning this summer unsure of where everyone stands, these housemates find themselves bonding over a growing wombmate and determined to get back to the carefree group that loves to send it. Nine favorites return to the Hamptons, along with two fresh faces ready to have some fun in the sun.

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The Masked Singer (Fox) - Feb. 12

The celebrity singing competition series returns for season 13.

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Yellowjackets (Showtime) - Feb. 14

Season three will continue to follow the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.

Netflix

Love Is Blind (Netflix) - Feb. 14

The hit reality series is back for an eighth season, following a new set of singles from Minnesota—all ready to cut through the static of modern dating and forge authentic relationships, sight unseen. This season, the singles form deep and immediate connections, setting the stage for an unexpected journey full of twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will test each relationship well after the participants leave the pods for the real world.

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The White Lotus (HBO) - Feb. 16

Season three is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

NBCUniversal

Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special (NBC) - Feb. 16

SNL celebrates its historic milestone with a look back at half a decade of epic sketches and guests.

TLC/Warner Bros. Discovery

90 Day Fiancé (TLC) - Feb. 16

The new season captures the riveting journeys of intercultural couples—Americans and their foreign fiancés—as they navigate the thrilling complexities of love, cultural differences, and societal pressures. With just 90 days to wed before their K1 visas expire, these couples must overcome significant hurdles or face the heartbreaking reality of separation. 

This season features three exciting new pairs, three returning couples from previous franchises and its first-ever throuple.

FOX

Family Guy (Fox) - Feb. 16

Season 23 will parody Top Gun, which will chronicle Peter/Maverick getting together with Lois/Charlie, the tragic death of Joe/Goose, and Peter/Maverick’s blooming relationship with Chris/Rooster. Additionally, this season, Peter runs into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at a brewery tour, Lois becomes a stand-up comedian and Meg starts dating a chicken she meets on a reality dating show.

20th Television/Fox Media

The Great North (Fox) - Feb. 16

Season the season five premiere, Wolf finally gets cast on the local Alaskan survival show Dropped Off To Die, but when he’s out early, his shame leads him to sneak home and hide on the Tobin property instead in “The Prince of Hides Adventure” episode of The Great North.

Fox Media

Krapopolis (Fox) - Feb. 16

The animated comedy returns with new episodes this February.

Fox Media

Grimsburg (Fox) - Feb. 16

On the season two premiere, Harmony (Erinn Hayes) pushes Flute (Jon Hamm) to move out, resulting in him moving into a house haunted by a doting housewife. Things soon go awry when Flute invites everyone for an adult party at his house, and Flute's disregard of the ghost prompts her to threaten their lives in the all-new “Haunted Housewife” episode of Grimsburg.

Amazon MGM Studios

Reacher (Prime Video) - Feb. 20

Based on Lee Child’s novel Persuader, in the third season of the action-packed series, Reacher hurtles into the dark heart of a vast criminal enterprise when trying to rescue an undercover DEA informant whose time is running out. There he finds a world of secrecy and violence—and confronts some unfinished business from his own past. 

Hulu/Disney

A Thousand Blows (Hulu) - Feb. 21

From Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the period drama is set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London and based on little explored real-life characters with incredible stories.

AppleTV+

Onside: Major League Soccer (AppleTV+) - Feb. 21

Apple TV+ and Major League Soccer’s eight-part panoramic documentary event explores the electrifying moments and captivating stories that power Major League Soccer.

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Grosse Pointe Garden Society (NBC) - Feb. 23

Grosse Pointe Garden Society follows four members of a suburban garden club who find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret – a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths begin to rot their lives under the surface, they struggle to remain as perfect as the flowers blooming in their garden above.

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