Could Faith Return to Buffy in 2025?

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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 close to green-lighting a pilot episode for its revival. Ever since the original show ran from 1997 to 2003, fans have been eagerly anticipating what would happen next in Buffy Summers’s (Sarah Michelle Gellar) storyline, and discussions about a reboot have been ongoing.

The upcoming reboot might primarily feature fresh tales with new characters, but there’s a chance that some familiar faces may resurface, including Buffy herself. Could it be Rupert Giles (Anthony Head), the librarian and watcher who significantly influenced Buffy during her youth, stepping in to guide the next generation? Or perhaps members of the Scooby Gang, Buffy’s trusted friends, could also make a comeback? While fans have their favorite character in mind, is it likely that they will appear again?

Should Faith Return To The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot?

There is speculation among fans whether actress Eliza Dushku, known as Faith Lelane, might reappear in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer remake, given her pivotal role in the original series. In season 3, Faith initially clashes with Buffy, but their relationship evolves over time. Reddit user @yeahyourebored shared this intriguing thought:

“Will Eliza reprise her role as Faith in the future? In 2025, what might Faith be doing? Is she still virtuous or has she returned to villainy? Perhaps she’s a mother now, raising kids? I recall Eliza fitting the part of Faith wonderfully and believe she could easily slip back into the character.

I’ve come to believe that faith should be left behind, having experienced an incredible conclusion to her storyline. Faith returns to Sunnydale for the climactic battle in the final episode of Buffy, only to make a few more appearances in the spinoff series Angel. Over time, her adversarial relationship with Angel evolves into a strong friendship. In my opinion, this fan expressed:

In my opinion, Faith’s narrative is near flawless; I wouldn’t make any changes to it, nor would I extend it further.

It was noted by others that Dushku appears to have retired from acting. Her most recent television roles were three episodes of ‘Bull’ in 2017 and a 2017 TV movie titled ‘The Saint’. Additionally, she may not be interested in reprising her role on ‘Buffy’, as in 2021, Dushku expressed support for her co-star Charisma Carpenter via social media, who accused the creator and showrunner Joss Whedon of harassment and inappropriate behavior, according to Deadline.

Reddit user Aezetry ponders whether just Buffy Summers will make a comeback in the reboot. Some might lament the change in the lead character, but at least viewers can look forward to the return of this intelligent and powerful character. In their own words, the fan says:

At present, Eliza is no longer active in acting and has ventured into a different line of work outside of Hollywood. It’s unlikely that her character will return for future episodes. To be straightforward, I don’t think any other characters besides Buffy will make a comeback for the upcoming series, and honestly, I hope this is the case.

How Could Faith Appear On The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot?

In the same Reddit discussion, someone proposed that Faith might lead a band of “stray slayers.” Given that Faith is still alive, it’s straightforward for her character to reappear. However, bringing back characters like Anya Jenkins (played by Emma Caulfield), who are no longer with us, could prove tricky when crafting the narrative.

It’s safe to say that a lot of people found it entertaining to witness the occasionally strained relationship between Buffy and Faith, especially since they didn’t get along when Faith first appeared on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” in season 3, episode 3 titled “Faith, Hope & Trick.” If Faith makes an appearance in the reboot of the show, it would be fun to imagine them engaging in humorous and sharp-witted exchanges as a nod to their past. Even if she appears briefly in just one episode, it would be intriguing to catch up on what she’s been doing lately and see how her experiences in Sunnydale have shaped her journey since then.

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2025-04-18 22:24