Who would be in the opening credits of Season 8?

[Joe]

Ok, I posted something simular to this in another topic, but I think it would be interesting to make its own topic about it. If Season 8 was on tv, who would be the Regulars, and the Recurring Characters? Here's what I think.

Regulars:
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Michelle Tratchenburg as Dawn Summers
?? as Satsu
And Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenburg

Recurring:
Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles
Tom Lenk as Andrew Wells
Eliza Dushku as Faith
Iyari Limon as Kennedy
?? as Renee
?? as Twilight


The reason I don't have Andrew and Giles in the credits, is because they haven't been in it much. Andrew's been in only 3, and Giles has been in 7. Since Buffy has cut Giles off, I don't think he will be appearing for awhile. Now I have to talk about Satsu being in the credits. She is becoming more and more important. And even though some people don't think she should be this important because she's just a character from the comics, she is. Just because she wasn't in the tv show doesn't mean she gets a chance to be in the credits. She has appeared in 7 issues, and is confirmed to be in the next 3. She's lives with Buffy, Xander, and Dawn. She's not going anywhere, that's why I think she should stay in the credits. That's just my opinoun. SPOILER SPOILER, Oz has also been confirmed to appear in the comic. I think once he does, he will be a recurring character, whenever that happens. There that's that.

So what do you think?

[alycat7]

Regulars:
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers
Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris
Michelle Tratchenburg as Dawn Summers
Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenburg
Lucy Lui as Satsu (lol)

[hunter233]

I don't think Satsu would have been immediately in the credits, knowing this show. Almost the only instance I can think of that happening was Riley. I'm betting she would have been added either about halfway through this season, or by the beginning of Season 9. No doubt she would have been in there eventually (provided her survival, heh).

[patrick]

I'm thinking the lovely Kelly Vitz as Satsu:



And Megalyn Echikunwoke as Rene:

[sire]

hunter233 said:

I don't think Satsu would have been immediately in the credits, knowing this show. Almost the only instance I can think of that happening was Riley. I'm betting she would have been added either about halfway through this season, or by the beginning of Season 9. No doubt she would have been in there eventually (provided her survival, heh).

Mmm I agree, I really doubt satsu would be in the opening credits from the get-go. Even Riley wasn't made a regular until midway through season 4 ('doomed')

[patxshand]

It would be

Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Andrew
Satsu
and Willow

[pablo]

I'd have:
Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow
Satsu
Andrew
Renee
and Giles

guest stars:
Faith
Vi
Rona
Robin Wood
Twilight
Amy
Warren

[postitnote]

I'd say:
Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow

and then guest stars. The main characters are all the old Sunnydale gang minus Giles. I think those in every episode should be included definitely, and the others should be included as guest tags according to their actual appearances.

Plus, if Twilight is meant to be a mystery, how would they include that in the credits if it were to be Riley or another name we would recognize???

[Wyndam]

postitnote said:

I'd say:
Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow

That would be my list as well. I would possibly add Satsu and Andrew if they are in every issue from now on, same with Giles and Faith if they return.

[pablo]

patrick said:

I'm thinking the lovely Kelly Vitz as Satsu:



And Megalyn Echikunwoke as Rene:

i'm in love with that girls! she's just....beautiful! if she were to play Satsu, i'd become 100% positive to Batsu. seriously, i'm picturing satsu with this girl's face and it blends so well with the all buffyverse actors.
she's a great choice! and makes me love satus a bit more.

i don't like that renee, tho. how about claire from My Wife and Kids? that actress went to play the Chief's niece in a second season episode of Grey's Anatomy

[postitnote]

Hmm...I think somebody along the lines of Rosario Dawson (maybe not her, though) would be a good choice for Renee...

I do agree with that Satsu, though. The Renee isn't bad, though I'd think Meghan Goode would be a good choice, too.

[Slayer489]

I like the proposed Satsu and Renee actresses.

[Lukee]

postitnote said:

I'd say:
Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow

and then guest stars. The main characters are all the old Sunnydale gang minus Giles. I think those in every episode should be included definitely, and the others should be included as guest tags according to their actual appearances.

Plus, if Twilight is meant to be a mystery, how would they include that in the credits if it were to be Riley or another name we would recognize???

haha yer they woudl have to not put Twilights name haha

[liammars]

The likeness to the Renee and Satsu actresses above is impeccable.

Right, I'd say credits may vary differently on an arc-by-arc basis (for example, No Future With You was a lot like a backdoor pilot on TV.) But in general, I'd group it as:

Cast:
Buffy
Xander
Willow
Dawn
Giles

Special guests:
Faith
Andrew
Renee
Satsu
Twilight
Voll

Occasiional guest:
Leah
Rowena
Simone
Robin
Rona
Vi

[superspooky]

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patrick said:

I'm thinking the lovely Kelly Vitz as Satsu:



And Megalyn Echikunwoke as Rene:

I like the one for Renee but notsure about Satsu i was thinking more Devon Aoki.

[CowboyGuy]

Megalyn Echikunwoke would be a perfect Renee!! She looks about the right age...and is pretty hot too. Plus, good actress!

[Lukee]

I think it would be

Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow
Giles and maybe Andrew.

I don't think any other the newbies would be in the credits yet.
I don't think any of them have really even earned the right to be on them yet...

[dgryphon]

I'm conflicted on this because of the manner of the comics, but I go for:

Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Giles
Andrew
(Satsu?)
and Willow

Andrew should be featured more in this arc and maybe after (no more Italy? please?) If Giles shows up again, maybe in the next arc, I say include him. Satsu is kind of like Riley was: she deserves to be in it, but only after she earns her spot.

[lorneisaboltsfan]

Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow

Those four are the only ones I'm really certain about. If I knew for sure if some of the others like Satsu, Renee, and Andrew were going to stick around I'd say them also. I don't think Giles should be in it since he really has only been important in No Future for You.

[Smashed]

I would have:

Buffy
Xander
Dawn
Willow
Satsu
Renee
and Tom Lenk as Andrew