In every generation, there is a chosen one — again. Variety has learned from sources that a sequel series to the beloved show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is nearing a pilot order at Hulu. Sources say that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final talks to once again play the iconic title character in the untitled

Gellar, who appears, in Paramount+ with Showtime’s “Dexter” revival prequel “ Dexter: Original Sin ,” been closed to the idea of a “Buffy” return until recently.

Hulu is developing a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the popular Sarah Michelle Gellar-led supernatural drama that aired for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003, according to multiple US reports.