The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot pilot at Hulu has found its new slayer as it has been annouced today Ryan Kiera Armstrong will join the cast.

Armstrong has apparently been cast in a lead role in the pilot opposite returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The pilot was originally announced at Hulu back in February. Exact plot details are under wraps, but sources previously said the pilot will focus on a new slayer with Gellar appearing in a recurring role as Buffy.

“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,”

Gellar said.

“To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.”

Armstrong most recently appeared in the Disney+ “Star Wars” series “Skeleton Crew.” Her other TV credits include “Anne with an E” at Netflix, “American Horror Story,” and the upcoming FX series “The Lowdown.” In film, she led the “Firestarter” reboot opposite Zac Efron and has also starred in big budget films like “The Tomorrow War” and Marvel’s “Black Widow.” She first broke out in the feature adaptation of “The Art of Racing in the Rain.”

Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman are attached to write, showrun, and executive produce. Chloé Zhao is attached to direct and executive produce under her Book of Shadows production banner. Gellar executive produces along with Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce via Suite B, while Dolly Parton will executive produce via Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television will produce. Berman, the Kuzuis, and Parton were all executive producers on the original “Buffy” series.

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