Buffy reboot clues in BTS pics

Sarah Michelle Gellar, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has shared exciting news about the upcoming reboot's progress after attending its first table read. As both executive producer and special guest star in the pilot episode, Gellar joined cast and crew on Monday, July 21 for the script read-through, documenting the event through behind-the-scenes Instagram posts.

Fans Decipher Script Clues

Eagle-eyed fans have begun analyzing images from the session, attempting to enhance photos of the script for hidden details about the revival. They believe they've uncovered potential character names from the script's cast list.

The Mystery of the Censored Title

The photos reveal Gellar's script titled simply "Episode 101 Pilot" - with the series name conspicuously blurred out. This censorship has sparked speculation: could the reboot be abandoning the Buffy the Vampire Slayer title?

Character Names Revealed?

The script's reverse side appears to list characters including Buffy "Anne" Summers at the top. Fans claim to identify additional names: Poppy, Hugo, Gracie, and Mr. Burke - several of which match earlier leaked casting information.

March leaks from entertainment insider Daniel Richtman described Gracie as the best friend to new lead Ryan Kiera Armstrong's character - reportedly a Buffy fan in-universe. Hugo was described as a wealthy "nerd" with a crush on the protagonist, while Mr. Burke appears to be the new librarian filling Giles' role.

The Poppy/Nova Mystery

Intriguingly, while earlier leaks reported Armstrong's character as "Nova", script images suggest "Poppy" may be the official name. This discrepancy could indicate last-minute changes or production codenames designed to prevent spoilers.

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Fan reactions to the potential name "Poppy" have been mixed, with some finding it amusing for a Slayer. Others speculated about Buffy using her middle name "Anne" as a pseudonym again, possibly hinting at the character operating incognito.

Original Cast Hopes

Gellar previously expressed desire to include original cast members - "even those who have died" - in the reboot. Angel star Charisma Carpenter has voiced hope for returning despite her character Cordelia's controversial fate in the original series.