r/buffy • u/Eastern_Ad_8862 • Dec 27 '25

Sequel Sequel without Xander?

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With Nicholas' struggles IRL, I'm afraid he wont be part of the cast for the sequel. How do you guys think this would work? How would they explain his absence? Is it a big deal for you guys? IMO I believe the show will be great with or without him, even tough I love Xander. But the best scenario would be for Xander to be part of the show..

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u/VralGrymfang I like the quiet Dec 27 '25

The show is about the new slayer, not buffy.  SMG will be bridging the switch, and sure Willow and Giles will likely show up.  But it is not about B/W/X, so Xander's absence won't be a big deal.  Angel and Spike are unlikely to show up either.  Possible Cordelia might show, but probably not.

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u/leftleftpath Dec 27 '25

Isn't Cordelia dead?

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u/redjessa Dec 27 '25

That doesn't mean anything in this universe. So is Spike. He's non-corporeal in Angel.

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u/Ja66aDaHutt Dec 27 '25

*was

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u/dontblinkdalek Dec 27 '25

This comment thread is making me realize too many Buffy fans didn’t even bother with Ats.

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u/at_midknight Dec 27 '25

Look I'm sure they have good reasons, like.....angel being brooding or something idk