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Buffy the Vampire Slayer's James Marsters looks totally different 25 years on

Buffy the Vampire Slayer recently hit the milestone of 25 years and fans have been reminiscing.

Most of the actors look very different to how they did when the show first hit screens in 1997, but one stands out in particular.

James Marsters, who made his name as the punk-rock vampire Spike looks completely unrecognisable.

He joined the cast on season two and quickly became one of the favourite characters.

The actor, now 59, starred alongside Sarah Michelle-Gellar who played Buffy in the cult classic.

His character was initially only going to be a small role, but after he was so popular with Buffy fans he was kept in the show for good.

James Marsters played Spike in Buffy The Vampire Slayer (FOX)
James now (Justin Kase Photography/REX/Shutterstock)

After his time on Buffy he appeared in one of the leading roles in the spin-off series Angel, where many of the characters migrated.

The actor had a healthy career off the back of Buffy, and his credits include P.S I love You with Gerrard Butler and Hillary Swank, Smallville and Witches of East End and Runaways.

As well as acting, he also worked in the music industry as the lead singer of Ghost of the Robot in 2003.

He also had a small role in Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood where he worked alongside John Barrowman's Captain Jack Harkness in 2008.

James Marsters has also achieved success in a music career (Getty Images for ReedPOP)
The show celebrates 25 years (Rex Features)

The actor married Patricia Jasmin Rahman and the couple went on to have a child together.

Hi co-star Nicholas Brendon who played Buffy's sidekick Xander Harris has been back in the news recently.

The actor, now 50, is battling a condition that "paralyses his genitals and legs" and leaves him struggling to walk.

His manager Theresa Fortier said that the actor wouldn't be attending the premiere for new film Wanton Want.

Spike had bleach blond hair and chiselled cheekbones (He had bleach blond hair and chiselled cheekbones)

She told the UK's Daily Mail: “Right now he is concentrating on his health. He is not doing promotion for the film.

“This past week and a half, things have turned drastically worse. He is suffering from paralysis in his genitals and private parts.”

She added: “Sadly, his condition means he needs surgical intervention for his increasing problems."

Earlier this year he had to have surgery after he fell over on ice.

He shared an image of himself in a hospital bed and added the caption: "If you're somewhere impacted with ice, be careful.

Fans have taken a look back at the show after it reached the milestone (London Features International)
Nicholas Brendon has been battling addiction problems (WireImage)

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"With a rare condition and a slip a week ago, I'm having spinal surgery in 1 hour."

He added: "May you be happy, may you be healthy, and may you be safe."

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