Could Eliza Dushku’s Faith Return for Buffy Reboot? Fans Weigh In.

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Summary

  • Fans eagerly anticipate the Buffy reboot with the potential return of beloved characters such as Rupert Giles or the Scooby Gang.
  • Speculation revolves around Eliza Dushku’s return as Faith for the reboot, although her recent absence from acting may hinder it.
  • A fan suggested Faith could lead a group of slayers, sparking interest in seeing her and Buffy’s dynamic in the reboot.

By February 2025, enthusiasts of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” learned that Hulu was considering producing a pilot for its revival, sparking excitement about which characters from Buffy Summers’ (Sarah Michelle Gellar) universe might reappear. Ever since the original series ended in 2003, fans have been eager to find out where Buffy’s story goes next, and rumors of a reboot have been circulating for quite some time.

It appears that while the reboot is primarily centering on fresh tales featuring new characters, there’s a chance some familiar faces might make an appearance, including Buffy herself. One wonders who might be guiding this new generation. Could it possibly be Rupert Giles (Anthony Head), the librarian and watcher who played a significant role in Buffy’s younger days? Or perhaps members of her close-knit group, the Scooby Gang, will return too? Fans have high hopes for one character in particular, but is it feasible that they might reappear?

Should Faith Return To The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot?

Speculation arises among fans as to whether actress Eliza Dushku, known for her role as Faith Lehane, might reprise her character in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. In the original series, Faith initially clashed with Buffy, but their relationship evolved over time. Reddit user @yeahyourebored posited:

“Will Eliza reprise her role as Faith in the future? What activities might Faith be engaged in by 2025? Is she still virtuous or has she returned to villainy? Could she now be a mother with children? I found Eliza’s portrayal of Faith spot-on and believe she could easily slip back into the character.

Reddit user @Ok_Frame_4111 believes that faith can be considered a relic of the past, given how well her storyline concluded. In the series finale of Buffy, Faith rejoins forces in Sunnydale for the climactic battle, and then makes brief appearances in a few episodes of the subsequent series Angel. The fan’s sentiment is that Faith’s initial conflict with Angel eventually evolves into a friendship.

As a devoted cinemaphile, I wholeheartedly concur that Faith’s narrative stands out among the rest as near-perfect. There’s nothing I’d alter or prolong in her tale.

It was noted by others that Dushku appears to have taken a break from acting. Her latest appearance on television was a three-episode stint on Bull in 2017, as well as the 2017 TV movie The Saint. Additionally, she may not be interested in reprising her role on Buffy, given that in 2021, Dushku expressed support for her co-star Charisma Carpenter on social media, who claimed that creator and showrunner Joss Whedon harassed her and displayed inappropriate behavior, as reported by Deadline.

Reddit user @Aezetry ponders if only Buffy Summers is set to return for the reboot. Although some might lament the loss of Buffy as the lead character, it’s still exciting for fans that this clever and powerful figure will be back on our screens once more. The fan put it this way:

At present, Eliza is no longer active in acting and has ventured into entrepreneurship beyond Hollywood. It’s unlikely that the character will return, and to be straightforward, I don’t think anyone other than Buffy will reappear for the new series. Frankly, I hope this is the case.

How Could Faith Return To Buffy The Vampire Slayer?

A fan proposed in the same Reddit discussion that Faith might lead a band of “rebellious slayers.” Given that Faith is still alive, it’s straightforward for her character to reappear. Bringing characters like Anya Jenkins (played by Emma Caulfield) back into the plot could be difficult since she is deceased.

Most people might find it entertaining to see the occasional strained relationship between Buffy and Faith, especially since they didn’t get along when Faith first appeared in “Faith, Hope & Trick” during season 3 of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” If Faith makes an appearance in the reboot, even for just a moment, it would be amusing to see them exchange quick-witted dialogue as a nod to their past. Even if she appears in only one episode, it would be intriguing to discover what she’s been up to since then and how her experiences in Sunnydale have shaped her life and current situation.

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2025-04-18 22:15