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<p>A viral fan-made poster featuring Zendaya as Buffy Summers in a rumored reboot of <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em> has sparked excitement across social media. The poster, showcasing Zendaya in Buffy’s iconic style, claims the series will premiere in June 2024 on Hulu. Despite its polished appearance and intriguing description, the poster has been confirmed as fake, with no official plans for a reboot currently in development.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://images.thedirect.com/media/article_full/zendaya-buffy.jpg" alt="Zendaya, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy the Vampire Slayer" /></p>
<h4><span class="ez-toc-section" id="Why_Zendaya_as_Buffy_Captures_Fans%E2%80%99_Imaginations"></span><em>Why Zendaya as Buffy Captures Fans&#8217; Imaginations</em><span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h4>
<p>Buffy The Vampire Slayer | REVIVAL | Concept Trailer 2023</p>
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<p>The idea of Zendaya stepping into the role of Buffy isn’t entirely unfounded. Back in 2022, original Buffy actress Sarah Michelle Gellar expressed her belief that Zendaya would be the ideal choice for a reboot, praising her talent and charisma. With Zendaya’s proven track record in action-packed roles like MJ in <em>Spider-Man</em> and Rue in <em>Euphoria</em>, it’s no wonder fans are thrilled by the concept.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://images.thedirect.com/media/photos/buffy.jpg" alt="Zendaya as Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the Buffy logo above her, the Hulu logo in the bottom left, and the text 'June 2024' at the bottom" /></p>
<h4><span class="ez-toc-section" id="Buffy%E2%80%99s_Legacy_and_Previous_Reboot_Attempts"></span><em>Buffy’s Legacy and Previous Reboot Attempts</em><span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h4>
<p><em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em>, which originally aired from 1997 to 2003, remains a beloved classic. Created by Joss Whedon and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, the series redefined the supernatural genre, blending action, humor, and emotional depth. Over the years, fans have clamored for a continuation or reboot of the story.</p>
<p>While efforts to revive <em>Buffy</em> have been made, they’ve faced challenges. A 2009 movie reboot was shelved due to creative disagreements, and a 2018 series reboot helmed by <em>Agents of SHIELD</em> writer Monica Owusu-Breen was paused in 2022. Despite these setbacks, Dolly Parton, an uncredited producer of the original show, hinted in 2024 that revival plans were still under discussion.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/zendaya-as-rue-in-euphoria-juxtaposed-with-sarah-michelle-gellar-as-buffy-in-buffy-the-vampire-slayer.jpg" alt="Zendaya as Rue in Euphoria juxtaposed with Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer" /></p>
<h4><span class="ez-toc-section" id="Buffy%E2%80%99s_Ongoing_Influence"></span><em>Buffy’s Ongoing Influence</em><span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h4>
<p>Though no new series has emerged, the <em>Buffyverse</em> lives on in other forms. Comic books written by Joss Whedon have continued the story, while the audio series <em>Slayers: A Buffyverse Story</em> released in 2023 added to the canon with a tale centered on Spike set a decade after the TV finale.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/duneparttwo2-avif-avif.jpeg" alt="Chani, played by Zendaya, stares angrily at Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two. She is surrounded by other Fremen fighters, and she has a look of betrayal." /></p>
<h4><span class="ez-toc-section" id="Zendaya%E2%80%99s_Future_and_Fan_Hopes"></span><em>Zendaya’s Future and Fan Hopes</em><span class="ez-toc-section-end"></span></h4>
<p>While Zendaya&#8217;s involvement in a <em>Buffy</em> reboot remains speculative, her star power and versatility have fans hopeful. Whether through a revival or an original spin-off, the <em>Buffy</em> legacy continues to inspire, leaving audiences eager for more from the iconic franchise.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/a-screengrab-of-sarah-michelle-gellar-as-buffy-summers-and-eliza-dushku-as-faith-in-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-season-3.jpg" alt="A screengrab of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers and Eliza Dushku as Faith in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3 episode &quot;Revelations.&quot;" /></p>
<p>For now, fans can revisit the original series, streaming on Hulu, while dreaming of a future where Zendaya might pick up the stake and join the fight against the forces of darkness.</p>
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Rumor with Zendaya Sends Fans into a Frenzy