Kuzui Enterprises and Vertigo Entertainment are officially working on a possible relaunch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The relaunch wouldn’t likely involve Buffy-master Joss Whedon, as it would be a new take for a new generation. The original 1992 Whedon-penned script was discovered by Fran Rubel Kuzui, who also directed the movie which starred Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, and Paul Reubens. Fran and her husband Kaz Kuzui, along with Roy Lee and Doug Davison of Vertigo are currently exploring options and hearing ideas from writers.
Kuzi explained that they receive inquiries all the time about new sequels, video games, stage shows, and even foreign remakes, but it was Lee’s call and their respect for what he does and Vertigo Entertainment that caught her attention and got things moving forward.
The plan of making a new Buffy for a new generation follows in the footsteps of Star Trek and their many incarnations. While unlikely, there is still a chance that Whedon may become involved in one way or another, but they haven’t contacted him about it yet; and with Dollhouse getting a new season, it’s pretty doubtful aside from maybe a producer role. One thing that is known is that none of the beloved characters like Willow or Spike from the popular show will apparently be involved with this new venture.
Die hard fans of the Whedon series will likely hate this idea even being mentioned, but I would imagine others would be open to seeing what they come up with. True Blood is popular, Twilight is taking over a generation’s souls, so why not this?
We just have to accept that vampires are just the in thing right now…again. It’s just a matter of time before those silly zombie things become a popular source of entertainment.
[Source: THR]
New take for a new generation? Wow…Buffy the series really does not seem that old to me! There are generations of potential slayer stories to be told so it is logical that the tv cast of characters dont HAVE to be involved. It does feel weird to not have Whedon in on it though.
I’ll keep an open mind and give it a chance though. Could be pretty cool.
Comment by Erin — May 27, 2009 @ 10:34 am
how can they do buffy without Joss Whedon?!?!
the only answer that would make me happy is: because Joss is too busy working on Dr Horrible pt.2 and a Dr Horrible’s sing along blog tour
Comment by Sierra — May 27, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
Blood sucking vampires. This will fail miserably and screw the real fans out of the future Joss/SMG/DB movie. I pray that Fox sue these people blind.
Comment by Scott — May 28, 2009 @ 12:55 am
If Joss is not involved, this will SUCK!!!! The Kuzui’s are the ones that screwed Whedon’s script up for the original movie. I have zero confidence in their ability to do this right. Come up with an original idea for god’s sake. I’m tired of all these remakes and reboots. So far JJ Abrams’ Star Trek is the only one to get it right.
Comment by Deadpool — May 28, 2009 @ 2:38 am
I think it will suck but I’ll check it out. Twilight sounds stupid as hell to me. Don’t Twilight this up unless you wanna be a “sparkly” corpse!
Comment by Scott — May 31, 2009 @ 4:09 pm
no. no. no. no. no.
this cannot happen.
nope.
not happening.
lalalalalalala
i will friggin die if buffy turns into the new twilight.
buffy is mine.
these little teeny boppers better not try anything.
Comment by sarah — June 1, 2009 @ 3:17 pm