More Buffy news

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USA Today has some more news about the upcoming season of Buffy:

The return of a lighter tone also means a return, Whedon says, of many fan favorites. Look for appearances by Eliza Dushku as Faith; Clare Kramer, who played Glory; and Amber Benson, who played Willow's murdered girlfriend Tara — though Whedon isn't saying how Benson returns.

Note the phrasing: Dushku will apparently be returning as Faith, but the other two actresses will be appearing without any mention of whether they’ll be playing their old characters. And here’s good news for Giles fans:

You also can expect to see a spunkier, "whine-less" Dawn and the welcome return (for at least 10 episodes) of Anthony Stewart Head as Giles. "I had underestimated his presence and what he brings to the show. The authority figure was lacking," Whedon says.

Also, Joss Whedon wants to write more musicals. Not musical episodes of Buffy, but expect him to be working on something with singing and dancing in it at some point.