If they mean re-exploring the Sunnyvale that Buffy, the Scoobys, et al. lived in -- no. That's been done and could not be recreated.
But a sequel of sorts could work. A decent set of writers could come up with three or four seasons' worth of ideas for an anthology series exploring how the world changed once all the Potentials received full Slayer abilities, probably without even breathing hard.
Bonus -- the original cast could be involved as much or as little as possible. I for one would like to see some of the characters pop up a couple of times, just so we could see where they are today. Example -- we know (from Angel) that Buffy took time out to do some partying. What happened once she got that out of her system? Or did she? Is she a Mother Of Slayers figure? Or lost to history?
(I confess -- I'd really enjoy seeing what happened to Xander. Maybe the Glorified Carpenter left the vampire-hunting game to became a contractor with a wife, 2.3 kids, and a lot of memories. Or maybe he became a mentor figure to some newly converted Slayers. Or maybe he couldn't handle the new world and lives in an alcohol-fueled haze -- no, I don't see Xander drifting like that.)
Good grief -- I just realized that Buffy and the original Scoobys (the characters, not the actors) will be pushing 40 soon.
But a sequel of sorts could work. A decent set of writers could come up with three or four seasons' worth of ideas for an anthology series exploring how the world changed once all the Potentials received full Slayer abilities, probably without even breathing hard.
Since the comics are already covering this, I'd rather see a Buffy The New Class jump ahead 20+ years and start with all new characters. With Not Joss at the helm.
I always felt for SMG, even before anything came out. She just wanted to go to work, and then leave work and be herself! She is me!
I would not be against a BSG style reboot/reimagining. I like seeing different takes on the same material, which probably comes from working in theater. Seeing the same people with the same take is not that interesting to me, but, like Shakespeare, there can be a million takes on the same product.
Yeah, the way they are using "reboot" is confusing to me.
Revival might be a better word.
I'm I'm the middle of a rewatch and have the grandkid over today. She v
saw half of Primevil and Restless, thought itwas all birds but kept watching. Upon meeting Dawn, it was hate at first sight. I was so proud. I'm waiting for the Glory/Ben revelation!!!
Marti Noxon regrets killing Tara: [link]
I enjoy the comments in Oh No They Didn't.
And there's a Buffy reboot in the works (reboot of the remake variety, not a sequel or prequel).
I'm against it.
Things I am for about it -- while Joss would be an EP, Monica Owusu-Breen [link] would be showrunner and the lead slayer would be black.
I'm into all those parts except the remake part. Make it a sequel. Make it a prequel (with Nikki Wood in 1970s NYC). (Actually, I think I'd prefer a sequel. And I'm parenthesying myself to death)
I'm a little sad. It's like someone said, "Here's something you'd probably love, but it's going to screw up something you'll always love more."
Deadline: [link]
TV Line: [link]
THR: [link]
Ooh yeah. I'd love to have it be about some earlier slayer, especially a black or POC one!
I give it a way less than 50% chance of actually happening, especially with the looming Disney merger.
