Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Sarah Michelle Gellar: Forever Young in Buffy's Bold Reboot!

Sarah Michelle Gellar appeared practically ageless in the first glimpse of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot — though fans may be caught off guard by her striking new look on the set of the much-anticipated revival

SARAH MICHELLE GELLER'S BUFFY REBOOT: A GAME-CHANGING MAKEOVER AND A TEASING GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

In a shocking turn of events, Sarah Michelle Gellar has unveiled her bold new look as the iconic Buffy Summers in the highly anticipated reboot. But fans, beware – the 48-year-old actress is trading in her teenage slayer vibes for a sleek and sophisticated corporate persona.

A DRAMATIC MAKEOVER LIKE NO OTHER

The slayer gear was nowhere in sight — traded in for sleek business attire and a coffee cup in hand; (seen in 1997)

In exclusive photos obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, Gellar was spotted rocking a stunning red power suit that's sure to turn heads. Gone are the days of tank tops and wooden stakes – Buffy has gone full-on business-chic! With sun-kissed blonde highlights, a luxury designer handbag, and matching red heels, it's anyone's guess what this high-powered slayer is up to these days.

But don't worry, Buffy fans – Gellar promises that the new series will still have plenty of action-packed vampire-slaying goodness. "We're going for a lighter tone," she revealed in a recent interview with Vanity Fair. "It'll be more like the first few seasons of the original." And by "lighter," we mean... well, let's just say it's about to get a whole lot more interesting.

A NEW ERA FOR BUFFY

In exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com, the 48-year-old actress — who shot to fame playing Buffy Summers for seven seasons — was seen rocking a bold red power suit, bringing a corporate edge to the beloved character

Gellar, who also serves as an executive producer on the reboot, has hinted that the new series will explore themes that are eerily relevant in today's world. "We're trying to figure out how to modernize the themes of the series," she explained. "Especially what it means to feel like an outsider in a world dominated by social media."

And don't even get her started on the concept of space-time boundaries – it's going to be a wild ride, folks! Gellar revealed that the team is exploring ways to bring the story into the present day, tackling issues that were largely unknown when she first took on the role.

A TRIBUTE TO THE PAST

She rocked sun-kissed blonde highlights, a luxury designer handbag, and red heels

But amidst all the excitement, fans are still reeling from the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Buffy's younger sister Dawn Summers in the later seasons. Gellar paid a heartfelt tribute to her longtime co-star on Instagram, sharing throwback photos and a poignant quote from the show.

A NEW BEGINNING

So what inspired Gellar to sign on for the reboot after all these years? According to sources close to the actress, it was Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao who came up with the idea. "Zhao proposed the project to me, and I accepted," Gellar revealed. And we have to admit – her enthusiasm is infectious.

Still as stunning as ever, Gellar’s chic top and matching skirt were a far cry from the teenage slayer’s signature look back when the show ended in 2003

A GESTATION OF EPIC PROPORTIONS

And let's talk about that gestation period, shall we? It's been a whopping three years since the project was first pitched, and Gellar admitted that it's still a work in progress. "The gestation was long," she confessed. But hey, when you're trying to create something truly revolutionary, you've got to be willing to take your time.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE

It’s anyone’s guess what the former Sunnydale heroine is up to these days — long after all those exhausting vampire-slaying high school nights

And there you have it, folks – the ultimate tease from Sarah Michelle Gellar herself. Will the new series live up to its promise? One thing's for sure: with Gellar at the helm and a reboot this bold, we're in for one heck of a ride.

TheScholarlyNote.com EXCLUSIVE

Get ready to witness history in the making as Buffy Summers 2.0 takes center stage. Will you be joining us on this epic journey?

Gone were the slinky tank tops, grungy layers, and wooden stakes — replaced by business-casual glam and a to-go cup of coffee; (seen in 2003)

Just last month, Gellar hinted that something new may be brewing for the franchise, teasing that the reboot 'will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original'; (seen with Alyson Hannigan in 1999)

Gellar, who also serves as an executive producer, then shared a reveal that’s sure to excite fans: 'My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well'

Gellar strutted across set in a bold red power suit, a far cry from Buffy’s signature tank tops and leather pants

The actress commanded attention in crimson heels and a matching tailored blazer

Ditching her grungy teenage slayer vibe, Gellar looked every bit the modern boss as she filmed in sleek, head-to-toe red

The former vampire slayer turned heads on set, rocking a high-fashion suit that redefined Buffy’s once-iconic combat style

With a designer handbag in tow and not a stake in sight, Gellar looked more boardroom than battleground

Her fierce new look signaled a fresh chapter for the reboot