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James Marsters Hints at Spike's Return in Hulu's Buffy

1/15/2026

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James Marsters, who played Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, expressed interest in reprising his role for Hulu's Buffy: New Sunnydale.
On Charisma Carpenter's podcast, he said he rewatched the original series to prepare for a potential return.
He cautioned that involvement would likely occur after the first season's finale.
The Hulu series introduces a new slayer, Nova, with Buffy mentoring, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar.

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James Marsters, who played Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, expressed interest in reprising his role for Hulu's Buffy: New Sunnydale.
On Charisma Carpenter's podcast, he said he rewatched the original series to prepare for a potential return.
He cautioned that involvement would likely occur after the first season's finale.
The Hulu series introduces a new slayer, Nova, with Buffy mentoring, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar.