Exclusive Video: Buffy's Newest Slayer Indira Debuts (Featuring Spike, Cordelia, & Giles)

Summary

In the new Audible audio drama, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, Cordelia Chase is the "one and only slayer" in an alternate universe.

Spike and the enthusiastic new Slayer, Indira, form an unlikely alliance in the audio drama, but their partnership doesn't begin smoothly.

Delving into the contentious relationship between Indira and Spike, the audio drama delves into their ties to Buffy Summers and the realm of the supernatural.

Indira Nunnally, a sixteen-year-old with newly activated powers, takes center stage in a new video for the Audible sequel series, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. This exciting installment of the supernatural drama takes place in an alternate universe where Cordelia Chase is the sole slayer. Buffy the Vampire Slayer veterans, such as Spike, Giles, and Cordelia, offer their perspectives in the video. Voiced by newcomer Laya DeLeon Hayes, Indira brings a fangirly charm to the role. Watch the video now on Audible.

How Slayerverse Brings in The New Slayer

The audio drama clip features the contributions of Spike, voiced by James Marsters, Giles, portrayed by Anthony Stewart Head, and Cordelia. Their dialogues serve as a sneak peek into the audio drama, where Spike and Indira get paired up, despite initially having a rocky start.

In the Audible audio drama, consisting of nine episodes, Spike embarks on a quest to locate a Watcher for his enthusiastic new Slayer protege, Indira. Their paths cross with a seasoned Slayer from an alternate reality, where Buffy Summers never existed. This experienced slayer is Cordelia Chase, and she seeks Spike's assistance in dealing with his former flame, Drusilla (Juliet Landau). However, in its debut episode, the focus is primarily on the heated rapport between the inexperienced slayer and the blond vampire.

Indira initially focuses on dusting Spike, but once she discovers his past and connection to Buffy, her interest shifts to discussing their relationship. Despite his annoyance, Spike feels responsible for guiding the young slayer, who may not fully comprehend the gravity of her situation.

The audio drama, co-written and directed by Christopher Golden and Amber Benson, with Amber returning as Tara Maclay, along with co-direction by Kc Wayland, explores the bond between Dawn and Spike. It also provides a glimpse into what a potential live-action reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer could entail. Despite talks of a follow-up project and rumors of a revival with the original cast on Disney+, no official confirmation has been made. However, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story serves as a welcome expansion of the beloved franchise amid the uncertainty.

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