Buffy’s Eliza Dushku addresses acting retirement as fans hope for comeback in revival series

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Eliza Dushku, known for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has spoken about why she’s no longer acting, especially with the show’s revival coming up. Now that Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to return, it seems Dushku won’t be reprising her part as Faith Lehane.

In 2017, Dushku left acting to study clinical mental health counselling. Today, she works as a therapist and speaks out to support mental health awareness.

Although Dushku was an executive producer for the 2024 Netflix documentary In Waves and War, she doesn’t plan to act again.

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Dushku confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she’s done with acting, except potentially in ways that support her current projects and interests. She won’t be appearing on camera again unless it directly relates to her new work and passions.

I get asked often if I ever feel nostalgic, but the truth is, I don’t. It wasn’t an unfulfilling life – quite the opposite, I did it for 25 years and cherish that time. People sometimes remind me I’ve experienced two distinct chapters in my life, and I appreciate both equally.

The actor reflected that past experiences shaped who they are, and now they’re excited to embrace a fulfilling new chapter. They are also known for playing Faith in the show Angel.

The actor reflected on the lasting impact of Buffy, explaining that it was an important experience for her younger relatives, helping them understand the challenges of growing up and navigating high school.

It’s incredibly rewarding to help people connect with who they are. I feel deeply grateful to have been involved in something so impactful and enduring, something that continues to resonate with people on a human level. It’s truly iconic.

You know, it really hits me how much my old work, and shows like that one, actually helped people work through stuff. It feels like I was already kind of helping people heal, even back then.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is returning to play Buffy Summers in the new Buffy series. The show will feature both Gellar and newcomer Ryan Kiera Armstrong, portraying different generations of witches working together to battle evil.

You can now watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer on Disney+, Paramount+, and ITVX. Angel is available on Disney+ and ITVX.

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2025-12-06 01:49