Sarah Michelle Gellar, the beloved star known for her iconic roles, is poised to make a sensational comeback.

After more than two decades since the groundbreaking series Buffy the Vampire Slayer wrapped up its legendary run, the actress is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to reprise her groundbreaking character, Buffy Summers, in an upcoming revival of the cherished series on Hulu, as confirmed by E! News.

This exciting new television series?whose title has yet to be announced?is being touted as ?the next chapter in the Buffyverse,” produced by 20th Television and Searchlight TV, promising to bring fresh narratives to a devoted fanbase.

The inaugural episode of this much-anticipated sequel series will be directed by the acclaimed Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao. It’s important to note that original Buffy creator Joss Whedon will not participate in this project due to serious misconduct allegations that emerged in 2021. Whedon has not provided comments to E! News regarding this matter.

In an effort to gather more insights, E! News has reached out to Hulu, 20^th Television, and a representative for Whedon for further comments on the situation.

Interestingly, just a day before this exciting announcement, Sarah, now 47, dropped an intriguing hint about the reboot. She shared a playful photo on her Instagram account on February 2, showcasing herself in a pair of ?yummy sushi pajamas? that mirrored the ones she donned in a memorable season four episode of Buffy. The post was captioned simply with a sushi emoji, sparking speculation among her followers.