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Bad news for fans of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as the reboot halts production.
Executive producer for the planned series, Gail Berman, told The Hollywood Reporter‘s Top 5 Podcast, that the project has been put “on pause”.
A reboot series of the beloved vampire show was first announced in 2018 with original show creator Joss Whedon attached as an executive producer.
Monica Owusu-Breen, who worked together with the director on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” was originally slated to be the showrunner and head writer for the new series. A Black actress was also planned to play the lead role, who was meant to be a slayer other than Buffy.
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“There is only one Buffy. They can’t be replaced. Joss Whedon’s brilliant and beautiful series can’t be replicated. I wouldn’t try to,” Owusu-Breen clarified on Twitter at the time. “But here we are, twenty years later… And the world seems a lot scarier. So maybe, it could be time to meet a new slayer.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who originated the role of Buffy, offered her support for the new project after its announcement.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about great storytelling. If a story lives on, then I think it should be told in any incarnation it can be told in,” she told People.
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“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” first aired in 1992 as an original film from Whedon, before it was adapted into a TV show for Warner Brothers in 1997. It ran for 7 seasons with a cast of Nicholas Brendan, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, James Marsters, and others.
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There’s an update regarding the planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot series.
emergency medical treatment over a recent “cardiac incident.”The 51-year-old was recently rushed to the hospital after he was experiencing tachycardia — a condition that makes the heart beat abnormally fast.Brendon, who played Xander Harris in the cult hit ’90s show, was seen wheelchair-bound in a series of Instagram photos shared by his sister.“Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia),” the statement read. “Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update.”The update explained he’s suffered from a similar condition before and is seeking treatment.“Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments,” the statement said.Brendon has faced some health woes this past year which forced him to step away from all promotional content for his film “Wanton Want” after he suffered “paralysis in his genitals” and legs in September 2021.The “Criminal Minds” actor was said to be suffering from Cauda Equina syndrome, a condition in which the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, cutting off the movement, feeling and often the function of the genitals, bladder and bowel.In August 2021, Brendon was arrested for using a fake ID in an attempt to purchase prescription drugs.
Nicholas Brendon is recovering after suffering a «cardiac incident» earlier this month. The actor's sister shared an update on Brendon's condition on his Instagram page, in which she revealed that he had to be rushed to the emergency room.«Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,» the post began. «Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).»«Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina),» she continued.Brendon suffers from Cauda Equina syndrome, which is when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, limiting movement and sensation.«But this time,» his sister added, «he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments.»The post featured several shots of the 51-year-old actor in the ambulance and at the hospital receiving treatment.A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)Brendon's latest health struggle comes as a result of the ongoing condition.
Nicholas Brendon is recovering after suffering a «cardiac incident» earlier this month. The actor's sister shared an update on Brendon's condition on his Instagram page, in which she revealed that he had to be rushed to the emergency room.«Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,» the post began. «Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).»«Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina),» she continued.Brendon suffers from Cauda Equina syndrome, which is when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, limiting movement and sensation.«But this time,» his sister added, «he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments.»The post featured several shots of the 51-year-old actor in the ambulance and at the hospital receiving treatment.A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)Brendon's latest health struggle comes as a result of the ongoing condition.
Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was recently hospitalized in Los Angeles due to what’s being called a “cardiac incident.”
Nicholas Brendon has been hospitalized recently following a health scare.
The star of cult-favorite show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has landed back in the hospital after suffering a cardiac incident. Actor Nicholas Brendon was "rushed to emergency," according to a statement posted on his Instagram.The medical emergency occurred two weeks ago, and was the reason given for why Brendon had gone relatively silent on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon) In a series of photos, the actor can be seen in an ambulance, wheelchair and on a hospital bed. The post - written by someone on Brendon's team - continued, "Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time, (sic) he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments." Cauda Equina Syndrome is defined by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as a time "when there is dysfunction of multiple lumbar and sacral nerve roots of the cauda equina." The cauda equina is "the collection of nerves at the end of the spinal cord." This directly affects a person's motor skills, as well as sensory functions.
show, was seen wheelchair-bound in a series of Instagram photos shared by his sister.“Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,” the statement reads. “Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).”A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)“Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments,” it adds.Brendon has faced some health woes this past year which forced him to step away from all promotional content for his film “Wanton Want” after he suffered “paralysis in his genitals” and legs in September 2021.“Right now he is concentrating on his health.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon has been hospitalised after suffering a “cardiac incident”.The actor, best known for playing Xander Harris in the drama series, was rushed to hospital two weeks ago, his sister revealed on Instagram.Sharing a number of pictures of Brendon in hospital, she wrote: “Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologise that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update. Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).“Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina) but this time.
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