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Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu canceled the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival after an executive who openly admitted he wasn’t a fan of the original, derailing a project she and Chloe Zhao had been developing with Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer; the decision, reportedly by Disney TV Group President Craig Erwich, left Gellar gutted and fans hopeful for a future revival in Sunnydale.
Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu/Disney’s Buffy: New Sunnydale was canceled by an executive who disliked Buffy and reportedly hadn’t watched the original; Disney TV Group president Craig Erwich was the ultimate decision-maker, with sources noting the pilot wasn’t strong even after a rewrite, leading to no reshoot or series order. Gellar and Zhao remain disappointed but acknowledge Disney owns the Buffy IP, so the project can’t be shopped elsewhere, and Gellar also praised the on-set performance of Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
Sarah Michelle Gellar accuses a single Hulu executive—widely reported to be Craig Erwich—of blocking Buffy: New Sunnydale; Deadline notes cost and budget concerns on a reworked pilot led to the show's cancellation, leaving Buffy’s future unclear even as Chloé Zhao and others remain hopeful.
ABC's President of Disney Television Group, Craig Erwich, expressed confidence in the long-term future of Grey's Anatomy, stating that the show is as creatively strong as ever and is fueling growth for the network's streaming platform. The milestone 20th season will see the return of familiar faces Jessica Capshaw and Alex Landi, while adding new cast members Natalie Morales and Freddy Miyares. Additionally, previous seasons of Grey's Anatomy will be available on Disney's streaming platform, marking the first time all existing seasons of the show will be accessible on the same platform.