The 69th BFI London Film Festival has announced its 2025 lineup, spotlighting new films from celebrated directors and actors. Leading the pack are Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” and Bradley Cooper’s “Is This Thing On?,” joined by James Lucas’s “Moss & Freud,” in what promises to be a standout year for cinematic talent.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao is leading a proposed revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, partnering with Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back the iconic heroine. This exciting update confirms that Zhao, 43, will serve as both executive producer and director, signaling new life for a beloved series.