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Matthew Lillard Says Sequel is ’Scooby-Doubtful’

By Mike Szymanski

Saturday 14 August 2004, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) — Shaggy guy Matthew Lillard says he doubts a "Scooby-Doo 3" will happen. "The second ’Scooby’ didn’t do as well as it was expected to do, and I completely hold Warner Brothers at fault because of the time they released it," Lillard tells Zap2it.com in an interview for his upcoming film "Without a Paddle."

"Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" opened to $29 million when it debuted last March 26 which pales to the $54 million opening weekend of the original "Scooby-Doo" in summer of 2002. "Scooby 2" has made about $84 million so far, compared to the first film’s $153 mil.

"I think the movie’s much better than the first movie, and I honestly thought it was going to do ridiculously good box office, but we had a bad time slot," Lillard says. "We had 13 movies open up in two weeks after we opened up."

The sequel also was released around the time of "Hellboy," "Dawn of the Dead," "Home on the Range" and "The Passion of the Christ."

Lillard also hints he’s tired of playing the goofy sidekick, like he has done for four films so far with his friend Freddie Prinze Jr. He says Prinze and wife Sarah Michelle Gellar never had any intention of reprising their roles as Fred and Daphne, although Lillard would have played Shaggy again.

"We didn’t really need them, we could have done it without them," says Lillard.

Director of the past two "Scoobys," Raja Gosnell says he hoped the next movie installment would take the Mystery Van team to London for their next ghost-busting adventure.