Hulu's upcoming "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot is generating excitement with set photos revealing a familiar corridor from Sunnydale High School, paying homage to the original series. However, this iteration introduces a humorous twist, as the set is part of a haunted house event titled "Sunnydale's Vampire Weekend," celebrating the town's notorious undead reputation. Actors have been seen portraying festival-goers in playful vampire makeup, while festivities include magical item stalls and a circus sideshow named Van Helsing's Bloodbath. The reboot seems set to subvert expectations, suggesting a new chapter in Sunnydale’s history after the original series concluded with the destruction of the town. Sarah Michelle Gellar continues to lend her insight to the project, advising on character lore and vampire aesthetics.

Where will the Buffy reboot series be set?

The reboot will likely be set in a reimagined version of Sunnydale, celebrating its original lore while introducing new narratives, akin to the transformative events of the preceding series.

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which debuted in 1997, became a cultural phenomenon, blending horror with humor and deep character development. Its original series followed Buffy Summers, a young woman destined to combat vampires and other supernatural forces. The influence of the show has left a lasting legacy, spawning comics, merchandise, and a devoted fanbase eager to see how this reboot captures the spirit of the original while offering fresh perspectives.