James Marsters Talks About “Buffy” and “Angel” Crossover Plans
Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, get ready for some exciting behind-the-scenes scoop! James Marsters, who played Spike on both shows, recently revealed some fascinating details about a potential crossover that almost happened.
Did you know that if Firefly, the sci-fi series created by Joss Whedon and starring Nathan Fillion, hadn’t been canceled, there were plans for Spike to make an appearance? Marsters shared that Joss Whedon had envisioned a crossover between Buffy/Angel and Firefly, where Spike would join the crew of Serenity. How cool would that have been?
In a TikTok clip shared by The Electric Crow, Marsters explained that Spike’s immortal nature would have allowed him to exist in the future world of Firefly. Imagine the possibilities! Unfortunately, these crossover plans were scrapped when Firefly was canceled after just 14 episodes.
It’s interesting to think about how Spike’s character, played by Marsters, could have interacted with the crew of Serenity, especially considering Nathan Fillion’s previous role in the Buffyverse. Would there have been a strange reunion between Spike and Caleb, the character Fillion portrayed on Buffy? We’ll never know for sure, but it’s fun to speculate.
As we eagerly await more updates on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series and reminisce about the beloved shows of the past, it’s always exciting to uncover these hidden gems of what could have been. The world of television is full of surprises, and who knows what other crossovers or connections might have been in store for our favorite characters. Stay tuned for more updates from the Buffyverse and beyond!
