David Boreanaz Admits that Landing ‘Buffy’ Was All Timing

David Boreanaz is wrapping up Bones and reflecting back on his career, which really launched with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and his spin-off Angel.

David admitted that timing was at play when he booked the role.

“It was all timing, really. [Angel] initially had an arc of 6 out of the 12 episodes. He was somebody who could be recurring and a love interest to Buffy [Sarah Michelle Gellar]. It happened so quickly, but in order for things to happen quickly when you recognize them, you have to be ready; when it hits, it’s quick.

“When Buffy hit, I was in the right spot at the right time, but I had been struggling for years just to get in the door. I couldn’t even do a commercial, like a gum commercial without freaking out. You have to go through the pain to get to the other end, and then once you get to the top, you’re not down — you gotta climb other mountains. It’s not like ‘Hey, let’s pack it in.’”