Buffy Reboot Sparks Fan Theories From Set Photos

Sarah Michelle Gellar, renowned for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has shared an exciting update about the show’s anticipated reboot—revealing the first table read has officially taken place.

As an executive producer and lead actress reprising her iconic role in the pilot, Gellar joined the cast and crew on Monday, July 21, for a script read-through. Behind-the-scenes photos uploaded to Instagram captured glimpses of the session.

Dedicated fans are now scrutinizing those images—digitally enhancing them—to uncover potential character names listed in the script.

The photos show Gellar’s script labeled simply as Episode 101, "Pilot." Notably, the reboot’s title appears censored—sparking speculation: is Buffy the Vampire Slayer no longer the official name?

More intriguingly, viewers spotted what seems to be a character roster on the script's back page. Buffy "Anne" Summers tops the list, followed by names like Poppy, Hugo, Gracie, and Mr. Burke—aligning with a leaked casting breakdown from insider Daniel Richtman earlier this year.

Reports suggest Gracie—played by rising star Ryan Kiera Armstrong—is the new lead’s best friend and a Buffy fanatic, hinting the Slayer has achieved legendary status in this universe.

Hugo is described as a wealthy, nerdy admirer of Armstrong’s character, while Mr. Burke fills the librarian role once held by Giles.

Notably, Richtman’s leak identified Armstrong’s protagonist as "Nova," whereas the script lists her as "Poppy"—suggesting possible name changes during development to prevent spoilers.

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"Poppy has such charm—perfect for a Slayer," commented one enthusiast, with another adding, "Imagine Poppy staking vampires. Iconic."

The "Anne" middle name resurfaces too—likely Buffy’s latest alias for staying covert.

Gellar previously hinted at reviving original characters, "even those we’ve lost." Cordelia actress Charisma Carpenter expressed interest in returning, despite her character’s controversial exit.