In the pipeline at Hulu, a follow-up series to the cherished “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is approaching a pilot order, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the original show’s debut in 1997.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is in advanced negotiations to return as the renowned character, and many well-known actors who debuted on the series, similar to Gellar, are being considered. This much-loved supernatural series originally aired on the Warner Bros. television network for five seasons before concluding its run on the United Paramount Network for the last two seasons.
Here is a list of 20 actors who kicked off their careers appearing on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar, most famously known for her role as Buffy Summers in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has also appeared in the live-action version of “Scooby-Doo” as Daphne, and portrayed Kathryn in “Cruel Intentions.” She has lent her voice to several characters on “Robot Chicken,” an animated series, and starred as Kristin Ramsey in “Wolf Pack” and Tanya Martin in “Dexter: Original Sin.
Alexis Denisof
As a movie critic, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the versatile acting skills of Alexis Denisof. Known for his long-standing partnership with Alyson Hannigan from their days on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” he brought Wesley Wyndam-Pryce to life in both the original series and its spinoff, “Angel.” Since then, he’s graced our screens as The Other in the epic “The Avengers,” added humor as Sandy Rivers on “How I Met Your Mother,” and displayed a more serious side as David Wilson in “Finding Carter.” A true chameleon in the world of acting, Denisof continues to captivate audiences with his diverse roles.
Amy Adams
In the fifth season, episode 6 of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Amy Adams portrayed Cousin Beth. Subsequently, she achieved a significant career in films and was nominated for six Oscars. Movies like “Catch Me If You Can,” “Junebug,” “The Fighter,” “The Master,” “Her,” “Arrival,” and the newly-released “Nightbitch” are among her film credits.
Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan gained significant fame with her role as Willow Rosenberg in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” which catapulted her career. Following 144 episodes on this series, she moved into voice acting, appearing in shows like “King of the Hill,” “The Goode Family,” “The Simpsons,” and “American Dad.” Today, she is still married to Alexis Denisof, her fellow cast member from “Buffy.
Amber Benson
Amber Benson’s acting career took off when she portrayed the timid Tara Maclay in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” for 47 episodes. She continues to work in the industry, with appearances on shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “I Saw the TV Glow.
Anthony Head
Anthony Head initially made a name for himself in British theaters and TV shows before gaining widespread recognition among American audiences as the recurring character Rupert Giles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (123 episodes). His career subsequently flourished with appearances in “Doctor Who,” “The Iron Lady,” “You, Me & Them,” and notably, “Ted Lasso” where he played Rupert Mannion.
Bianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson appeared as Kendra on three episodes of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Afterward, she starred as Nikki in “Save the Last Dance,” Emily Bennett in “The Vampire Diaries,” Maya St. Germain in “Pretty Little Liars,” and Darla in “Queen Sugar.
Charisma Carpenter
Charisma Carpenter is mainly recognized for portraying Cordelia Chase in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Following the conclusion of both “Buffy” and “Angel,” where she appeared in a total of 90 episodes, she has continued to be active on television, with roles in shows such as “Veronica Mars,” “Supernatural,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Chicago P.D.,” “9-1-1,” and most recently, “Dynasty.
Danny Strong
Danny Strong is known for portraying Jonathan Levinson in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Doyle McMaster in “Gilmore Girls,” and making appearances on shows like “How I Met Your Mother,” “Mad Men,” and “Girls.” Additionally, he co-wrote both parts of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” – specifically, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.”
Emma Caulfield
For eighty-five episodes, Emma Caulfield portrayed the character of Anya, who was once a demon but became human, in the series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” After that, she continued her career in television, appearing on shows like “Once Upon a Time,” “WandaVision,” and “Agatha All Along.
James Marsters
James Marsters featured in 97 episodes of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and following this, he made appearances in numerous films and series such as “Dragonball Evolution,” “P.S. I Love You,” the animated “Spider-Man” show, “Supernatural,” and “Hawaii Five-0.” Additionally, Marsters is a talented musician and serves as the lead vocalist for the band Ghost of the Robot.
Julie Benz
In television shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and its spin-off “Angel,” Julie Benz portrayed the character Darla. Later, she starred as love interest Rita on “Dexter,” and took on the role of Brit in the 2008 movie “Saw V.
Marc Blucas
Marc Blucas was featured in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” for three seasons, portraying the character Riley Finn. Following this, he took roles in shows such as “Killer Women,” “Operation Christmas,” and “Swagger.
Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg portrayed Dawn Summers, the sibling of Buffy Summers in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Following this role, she has appeared on various television series such as “Six Feet Under,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and more recently, the reboot of “Gossip Girl.
Nicholas Brendon
Over nearly every episode of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Nicholas Brendon portrayed Xander Harris. After achieving fame from the show, he encountered legal issues and sought treatment in rehab on several occasions. However, in recent years, Brendon has continued to make notable appearances on screen, such as his role in the 2013 thriller “Coherence” and a 21-episode stint on “Criminal Minds.
Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal portrayed Eddie in season four, episode one of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Since then, he’s become well-known for roles like Oberyn Martell on “Game of Thrones” and The Mandalorian in the series titled after him. Currently, he stars as Joel Miller in “The Last of Us,” opposite Bella Ramsey’s Ellie Williams. More recently, he appeared as Acacius in Ridley Scott’s film “Gladiator II.
Seth Green
Over the past two and a half decades, Seth Green has carved out a distinct career in voice acting, earning recognition for roles such as Moe Szyslak on “The Simpsons,” Chris Griffin on “Family Guy,” among others, following his portrayal of Oz in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Eliza Dushku
Eliza Dushku acted as Faith for twenty episodes of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and later starred in the television series “Tru Calling,” appearing in a total of 27 episodes. Then, in 2017, she moved away from acting to focus on mental health work instead.
David Boreanaz
David Boreanaz played Angel in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” for a span of 57 episodes. Subsequently, he lent his voice to both “Family Guy” and “American Dad!”. More recently, he has been seen on “SEAL Team”, portraying Jason Hayes following a stint of 245 episodes in “Bones”.
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