James Masters leads original cast members in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel story.
Via an Entertainment Weekly exclusive, it’s been revealed that the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is returning in an audio drama.
Set ten years on from the television show’s finale, the story will follow Spike in a reality bending new adventure. James Masters reprises his role, along with many of the show’s other stars including Anthony Head and Charisma Carpenter.
Here’s the synopsis for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story
A decade has passed since the epic final battle that concluded Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV). The game-changing spell that gave power to all potential Slayers persists. With new Slayers constantly emerging, things are looking grim for the bad guys. Rebellious vampire Spike (James Marsters) is working undercover in Los Angeles with his old pal Clem (James Charles Leary) when he meets feisty, rookie Slayer, Indira (Laya DeLeon Hayes), who wants Spike to be her mentor.
Stakes intensify as Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) emerges from an alternate reality where she alone is the Slayer, and Buffy Summers doesn’t exist. Cordelia enlists Spike’s help with a classic big bad terrorizing her world…his ex, Drusilla (Juliet Landau).
Giles (Anthony Head), Anya (Emma Caulfield Ford), Jonathan (Danny Strong), and Tara (Amber Benson) also return, but through the years and the vastness of the multiverse, not everyone is who they used to be…
The story comes from writers Amber Benson and Chris Golden, who co-direct with Kc Wayland.
James Masters said:
“I’m ecstatic to be back with my dear friends for this next chapter in the Buffyverse, as we take listeners on a familiar but unexpected journey chock full of horror, passion and mischief. I’m excited for old and new fans to experience this beloved world of vampire slaying like never before, brought to life through immersive audio storytelling.”
You can pre-order Slayers: A Buffyverse Story at Audible, ahead of its October 12th, 2023 release.
Additionally, a New York Comic Con panel on October 13th promises a deeper look at the project.