Sarah Michelle Geller has announced that Ryan Kiera Armstrong as her "chosen one" for the reboot of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Confirming this news via social media, Geller said that she was excited to have Armstrong as "my partner on this journey".
"I want to introduce you to @ryankarmstrong. From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side", she said.
"To have that kind of emotional intelligence , and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room. Welcome to #NewSunnydale".
In the video, Geller told Armstrong: "I know this process has been hard, and there’s been so many parts, with like me being out of the country, and there was just sort of one part of it that I just wanted to ask you, and I wanted to make sure that you were OK with".
"How do you feel about helping me save the world? Do you want to be my chosen one? Will you stand by my side and save the world?"
Reacting to this news online, Armstrong wrote: "I’m so beyond thankful and excited to share that I am going to be apart of the BTVS universe!!!
"I am so excited for this journey with you @sarahmgellar I am in awe of you."
"I would never ever be here without you guys. thank you (director) Chloe Zhao for trusting me, I’m such a fan," she added.
"I’m still in so much shock and disbelief".
Sarah Michelle Geller had first confirmed plans for a Buffy reboot back in February. Find out more here.
