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Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

Monday 2 August 2004, by Webmaster

Sarah comments on the possibly of a Buffy movie and what she thought about "Chosen".

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.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was asked recently, at Comic-Con, whether or not she envisions a “Buffy” film ever happening.

“A Buffy and Angel movie?...that’s actually one I haven’t heard before”, Gellar said, according to a transcript at SMGFan. “Um, you know, the answer to that is that I don’t know what’s going to happen with that. I know there’s been a lot of talk about it. You know, for those of you who don’t know this....there was a Buffy movie originally, and I spent the first two years of my show trying to explain to people “no, no, no, it’s different than the movie. It’s different than the movie”....and part of the reason the movie didn’t work was because Buffy was a story, in my opinion, that needed to be told over a period of time. And it works...to me it worked better when you spent time. And it wasn’t over so neatly. I wish the finale was two hours. It didn’t seem long enough to me. [crowd cheer in agreement] And I would be really fearful of putting all of that heart and all of those characters into two hours because I know that at some point there would be a letdown...whether Xander didn’t get featured enough, or Willow...or whatever it was. And um...if someone came to me and it looked like just the perfect two hours that I thought wouldn’t disappoint...then it would absolutely be something that I would consider, but I haven’t seen that yet”.

Don’t see it happening myself.


7 Forum messages

  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    2 August 2004 17:49, by Maarten
    Maybe Sarah is right about that, although I really think Joss can do this (what can’t he do?!) And I would really love to see Xander, Willow and Buffy again! Anyway, I still hope that there’s going to be a Buffy movie, ’cause I really think Joss can pull this of!
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    2 August 2004 18:33, by aerialla

    Once again I think SMG is wrong. Anyone ever heard of Star Trek. Besides the Buffy/Angel thing is just about her, there are many extremely talented stars behind Buffy and Angel not just SMG.

    If anyone could come up with a plot driven story that would have a good ending and stay in touch with the characters and still only take 2 hours it would be Joss Whedon.

    I think Buffy ended well, but Angel’s ending sucked there are too many holes in that story line that I would like to see finished.

    I say if there are cast members from both shows that are interested in doing a movie or 4 and a good script is there then let them do it. They don’t need SMG’s permission to do Buffy as was proven with Angel.

  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    2 August 2004 19:05, by Anonymous
    Very smart answer because to be honest i think that smg doesn’t want to play buffy any more
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    3 August 2004 04:35, by WhendonVerseFan

    WB asked JW to make movieS, so the point of 1 2 hour movie is moot, as for the cast, DB said he would do it if they "Rasied the bar" which they have done. SMG just said she would do it, JM, AA, and a few of the buffy cast have all showed there intrest in one way or the other..

    It seems to me that the only person who is holding this up is JW..

  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    3 August 2004 22:38, by Anonymous
    Actually, I think shes right. Anyone else feel that Chosen seemed rushed? You need time for the characters, which at least we did get with Angel’s finale. I agree that to make it about the characters and not the action, you’d need to have a trilogy. And that might not happen for a few years, what with Joss busy with Firefly. And certainly you have enough material with Illyria, Spike, Giles, Willow, etc... But whatever happens, it will be because of Joss and what he needs to happen with his Buffyverse. Not Sarah, not David. If theres more to be told, he’ll tell it.
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    4 August 2004 19:11, by Anonymous
    OK I AM READY TO BRING OUT AN AXE!!!!
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar About A Buffy Movie

    11 August 2004 18:08, by Anonymous
    If done right this could turn into something like what happened to Star Trek, where there were like 4 spin off’s a bunch of movies. The original show was back in the 60s, and now there’s still a spin off running (Star Trek: Enterprise) I think it would be really cool if they did the same thing with Joss’ Slayer Universe.