9:00am UK, Sunday February 08, 2004

Two stars of recently finished US series Buffy the Vampire Slayer are competing to become the new Wonder Woman.

Former Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar is top of the list to take the lead role in the remake of the 1970s cult classic, according to the Daily Star.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

However Charisma Carpenter, who stars in Buffy spin-off Angel, could also land the role.

"Charisma is a strong contender and she's equally as sexy," a movie insider said.

Meanwhile, another former Buffy star is about to make her mark on the London stage.

Alyson Hannigan, who played Willow, stars in When Harry Met Sally, which starts in the West End next week.

She will star alongside Luke Perry, who found fame in Beverly Hills 90210, in the stage version of the hit film.