Sarah Michelle Gellar, the actress, has expressed concern over the cancellation of a new project called Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a sequel to the 1990s cult hit series by Chloé Zhao, which was directed by Zhao. The cancellation of the project was sparked by Hulu's decision not to proceed with a sequel. Gellar expressed her wish that the pilot script for the cancelled project, directed by Zayayay, was not actually correct and she urged fans not to read it online. She also stated that pilots are not finished and that the original pilot had nothing to do with the show. The Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson stated that the studio's decision to cancel the show was not a reflection of their respect and admiration for the creative team, including Gellar.