I was reading through SFX Magazine today at work when I came across the 'Your SFX Wishlist' feature, in which they discuss an up and coming show/film/event or something readers might want to happen in the near future. In the March issue, the subject matter was a proposed Buffy The Vampire Slayer movie. A second one that is. My first exact thoughts were 'NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!' Before I decided to cool it and read the feature. You see, I grew up with Buffy. For years I watched the show, and I personally thought it ended well and should be left alone (Like a lot of other shows and films that should be left alone *cough* Transformers *cough* Star Wars *cough* X-men) There's an old saying... 'All good things must come to an end' I often like to finish that with '...and left alone and not be fucked around with'
So anyway, I got to reading the feature, the first argument SFX brings to the table seem to be in agreement with my initial feelings. 'Don't do it' is the title, carrying on with 'Without Joss Whedon' which is a very important start. I very much doubt I'd go and see a Buffy film if Joss and nothing to do with it what-so-ever. I have great trust in Joss and I believe that if he was a big part in making the film, it could easily be a success... IF the casting is right, which brings me onto SFXs second point. Either the film will have the original characters played by new actors and actresses, or there will be new characters. Which I do not care for. As for the perfect casting, that'll be the most difficult job. On the SFX forums, the general consensus seems to that Chloe Moratz (Kick Ass) would be a great choice. I agree, although she's too young to be Buffy now, in the future, she'd make an awesome Slayer. Another popular suggestions with Ellen Page (Juno, inception) which is a fucking stupid idea. I don't know who would make a good Buffy, maybe Olivia Wilde? She's an fantastic actress. And if you've seen her in House (rather than recently in Tron) you'll know how far her talents reach.
There were a few suggestions from SFX forum member chrismk, one I actually really agree with. Alan Rickman as Giles. Can you imagine that?! Snape as Giles... I have to admit, that would be legendary. Still not a touch on Anthony Head, but still pretty awesome. But then just when I though chrismk was cool, he goes and ruins it with this statement 'Megan Fox as Faith' ... What? Dude, did you not see Transformers? She's shite. Emma Stone (Zombieland) would do a good job in a role as Faith though. Also suggested for the role of Xander was Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) which I can totally see working. He has the whole Xander thing going on already.
Then there's the 'When' debate. Will the film pick up where season 7 left off? Or will it be set way into the future? It's a very mixed opinion with no clear winner. Personally, I think it should be set about ten years into the future, well at least ten years anyway.Or present time. I dunno why to be honest, maybe s I can distace the Movie from the more easily.
What are your thoughts? Who do you think would make a kick ass Buffy?
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