Anthony Head's Unmade 'Buffy' Spin-Off 'Ripper' Would Have Followed Giles in London
By
Andrew Gladman
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
This article discusses the planned but never-produced "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" spin-off called "Ripper," which would have starred Anthony Stewart Head as his beloved character Giles. The spin-off would have followed Giles living in London and dealing with supernatural elements, particularly ghosts. The article explores what the show could have been, why it never materialized, and reflects on Head's legacy as an actor following his passing at age 72.
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There was a planned 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' spin-off called 'Ripper,' starring Anthony Stewart Head as Giles living in London and dealing with ghosts.
The spin-off would have explored a darker, more mature side of the character away from Sunnydale.
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