Audible Announces Release Date for New Audible Original Set in the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Universe

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Key Art for ‘Slayers: A Buffyverse Story’ Courtesy of Audible.

It really is genuinely amazing how people still buzz about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise after all these years. Because one quick glance at the story, should denote a saga that is fun but forgettable. One that would be good to just pass the time on a lazy weekend before moving onto something else. But this saga is beloved by so many, and it continues to come up in conversation because at its core… it is so much more than just a mere horror comedy. For it really did deal with fascinating topics, and it was progressive in nature and featured characters that resonated with us on a fundamental level, and that is why it, endures, and why… it is continuing on through a fascinating new story via a new medium.
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For earlier today, Audible revealed that it will be releasing a new original audio drama set in the Buffyverse, entitled, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. One written by original cast member Amber Benson, and writer Christopher Golden, and it will reunite a vast majority of that beloved cast and take us back into the world that we loved so, twenty years after the series went off the air, and well… this is amazing news. Because this is the what the fans want and have outright been waiting for, and the best news of all, is that we don’t have to wait that much longer to return to a series that captivates us so. For Slayers arrives on Audible on October 10th and well, since you’re dying to get all the details on this new chapter, here is everything you need to know about this Buffyverse story, courtesy of Audible.

‘Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, announced the first ever audio original set in the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ universe. Slayers: A Buffyverse Story is set to premiere October 12, 2023, twenty years after the series finale of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ The audio original was written by original cast member Amber Benson alongside writer Christopher Golden, and directed by Benson, Golden, and Kc Wayland. For the first time in 20 years, the supernatural drama will reunite original series stars James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary, Danny Strong along with fresh faces such as Laya DeLeon Hayes. The audio original brings fans a fresh story and a new world, filled with horror, heart, humor, and surprises at every turn. 
 
The upcoming scripted audio original picks up 10 years after the events of the final episode of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ Since then, Spike (James Marsters) has gone deep undercover in Los Angeles, convincing the forces of darkness that he’s back to his evil ways. When his cover is compromised by sixteen-year-old Indira Nunnally (Laya DeLeon Hayes), Spike finds himself on baby-slayer-sitting duty once more. While he attempts to track down a watcher for his eager new protégé, their paths collide with the veteran Slayer of a parallel reality where Buffy Summers never existed...a reality where Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) is the one-and-only Slayer. She needs Spike’s help with a classic big bad terrorizing her world…his old flame, Drusilla (Juliet Landau). 
 
“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,” says James Marsters.  “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.”
 
"Slayers: A Buffyverse Story offers a fresh, dynamic take on a cult-classic that takes listeners on a fun and nostalgic ride,” commented Rachel Ghiazza, Chief Content Officer at Audible. "The all-star cast reprising beloved roles, as well as newcomers, bring to life a storyline that will entertain fans of the original series and pull in first-time Sunnydale visitors.”
 
Additionally, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the Buffyverse at New York Comic Con with a killer Slayers: A Buffyverse Story panel on Friday, October 13 at 1:30pm, and can visit Audible’s Slayers-themed activation all weekend long.
 
Audible Presents: Slayers: A Buffyverse Story 
Friday, October 13 at 1:30pm | NYCC Main Stage 
Welcome back to the Hellmouth. Join an ensemble from the original cast plus Buffyverse newbies - Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield Ford, James Charles Leary, Juliet Landau, James Marsters, Laya DeLeon Hayes, alongside writers and directors, Amber Benson and Christopher Golden - as they discuss coming together to make Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, an all-new audio adventure from Audible releasing October 12, 2023.
 
This upcoming Audible Original joins a compelling slate of original audio dramas, including The Space Within from Topic Studios, executive produced and performed by Jessica Chastain; the #1 New York Times best-selling audio fiction The Sandman from Neil Gaiman; the highly anticipated sequels The Sandman: Act II; and The Sandman: Act III; the post-apocalyptic vampire franchise Impact Winter Season 1 and Season 2; The Dispatcher series from New York Times best-selling author John Scalzi; Carnival Row, set in the world of the Amazon Original series Carnival Row, created by Travis Beacham and René Echevarria; and many more.
 
Listen to Slayers: A Buffyverse Story exclusively on Audible, beginning October 12, 2023 In addition, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story will join Audible’s growing catalog of Originals that can be listened to in immersive spatial audio with Dolby Atmos from the Audible app. Visit audible.com/dolbyatmos for more information.  
 
About Audible, Inc.
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering customers a new way to enhance and enrich their lives every day. Audible content includes more than 800,000 audio programs from leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers.’

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