Michelle Trachtenberg Says Joss Whedon Was Not Allowed To Be Alone With Her on 'Buffy'

Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was set at a California high school beset by vampires, demons and toxic mean girls, but it turns out its real-life big bad was the show’s creator, Joss Whedon.Then in his early 30s, Whedon — who built “Buffy” into one of the most beloved and influential shows of the past 25 years and went on to write and direct 2012’s “The Avengers,” which launched the biggest movie franchise of all time — was heralded for his witty dialogue and wrenching plot twists.

After allegations against Buffy the Vampire Slayer maker Joss Whedon, the show’s lead Sarah Michelle Gellar recently stated that she is officially done with the show. In a new interview on Mario Lopez‘s podcast, the 43-year-old actress said that she has no plans on ever returning for a possible reboot.

Could there be a Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Sarah Michelle Gellar? Although she wasn’t the first to play the part (credit goes to Kristy Swanson), Gellar, 43, is synonymous with the character, having played Buffy Summers over seven series of the TV show.

publicly accused Whedon of “gross, abusive, unprofessional” behavior on set. Fisher said Whedon’s behavior was enabled by Warner Bros.

David Boreanaz is breaking his silence on the allegations of abuse and on-set misconduct by Joss Whedon on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Fans are calling out David Boreanaz to say anything in regards to the allegations against Joss Whedon from his longtime Angel and Buffy co-star Charisma Carpenter.

One of the highest profile Buffy the Vampire Slayer writer-producers, Marti Noxon, has spoken out in support of cast members Charisma Carpenter, Michelle Trachtenberg and Amber Benson who have accused series creator/executive producer Joss Whedon of abuse and creating a toxic work environment.

The cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is rallying around Charisma Carpenter — and against Joss Whedon.

Michelle Trachtenberg recently shared her horror story of working with Joss Whedon and recalled details of the director’s inappropriate behaviour while around her on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The 35-year-old actress was only 14 when she joined the show in season four as Buffy’s younger sister Dawn Summers.  Michelle initially shared co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s statement about Joss and said, “Thank you @sarahmgellar for saying this.

who alleged on Wednesday that “Buffy” creator, Joss Whedon, 56, “abused his power” and fostered an “increasingly volatile work environment.” “CC, my heart aches for you and I’m so sorry you have held this for so long,” Dushku, who is no stranger to workplace harassment battles, wrote on Instagram.

Using her voice. Michelle Trachtenberg continued to address the allegations about Joss Whedon‘s behavior on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer set after Charisma Carpenter‘s accusations recently made headlines.

are speaking out after their co-star, Charisma Carpenter, alleged via social media on Wednesday that creator Joss Whedon was abusive and harassing on the set of their TV series. The allegations come nearly two months after Ray Fisher publicly accused Whedon (along with producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg) of misconduct on the  set.Eliza Dushku, who played slayer Faith on both  and  is the latest of Carpenter's co-stars to speak out.

updated Instagram post: “The last. Comment I will make on this.

Yet another veteran of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has publicly offered support for Charisma Carpenter after her allegations yesterday of abuse and “misconduct” by Joss Whedon on the supernatural series.

Michelle Trachtenberg came forward this week to say that Joss Whedon exhibited inappropriate behavior while around her on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and now she’s adding to her statement.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar has said she “doesn’t want to be forever associated” with Joss Whedon’s name and supported her co-stars after they levelled abuse allegations against him.Whedon has faced fresh allegations this week from Charisma Carpenter, who portrayed Cordelia Chase, and Amber Benson, who played Tara Maclay.Gellar, who starred as the show’s eponymous hero Buffy Summers, wrote on Instagram: “While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I

Sarah Michelle Geller has responded after claims were made about Buffy creator Joss Whedon’s conduct on set.