Earlier this year, it was announced that the cult 1990s series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was officially getting a sequel, almost 23 years after the seventh season finale. A new young slayer will be at the center of the story, but the actress who played the original lead role, Sarah Michelle Gellar, will also return to the series! She will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
The new series will be directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao, and the script will be written by Nora and Lila Zuckerman, all longtime fans of “Buffy.” The creator of the original, Joss Whedon, is known to not be involved in the sequel. And now we have found out who is included in the updated cast and has every chance of becoming the new idols of the younger generation.
Ryan Kira Armstrong as Nova
The actress will play the main role of a new fighter named Nova. The creators describe her as a “withdrawn and unsociable” high school student.
Chase Sui as Shirley
According to Deadline, the character of Shirley will appear in the pilot episode of the new series, and it is assumed that she will be a vampire.
Merrin Dungey as Miss Laduca
Merrin has a huge experience in television – you could see her in “Alias”, “The Resident” and “Big Little Lies”. Her character will run New Sunnydale Academy.
Audrey Grace Marshall as Jessica
Jessica is a high school student and a student at an evangelical Christian academy.
Kingston Vernes as Carson
The star of “The Revenant” will play the role of the slayer’s best friend.
Fali Rakotohavana as Hugo
According to Deadline, the character of Hugo will somehow be connected with the Watchers’ Council.
Sarah Bock as Gracie
The creators hint that the character of Gracie is a mysterious intellectual with a complex character.
