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Zap2it.com Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar Hesitates Over ’Buffy’ MovieBy Kelly Glover Tuesday 12 October 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) — Although she has some hesitation about bringing her vampire slaying Buffy character to the big screen, Sarah Michelle Gellar says she hasn’t completely ruled out the idea. After playing "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" on the cult hit TV series for seven years, she tells Zap2it.com that making a movie of the series may disappoint fans. "Clearly, you’re going to disappoint people. I mean, I was very happy with the finale, but I still believe that it should have been two hours," Gellar says. "I believe there wasn’t enough Xander. I believe that certain things get left out, and when you make a film you’re setting yourself up to disappoint people." Gellar, who is in the upcoming horror film "The Grudge," adds, "Part of the reason I believe that the show worked was because the story had arcs and you felt for this character and you experienced things [with her], and it wasn’t a beginning, middle and end." There already was a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie released in 1992 starring Luke Perry (TV’s "Beverly Hills, 90210") and Kristy Swanson ("Dude Where’s My Car?") That pre-dated the series and it’s part of the reason Gellar is wary of making a follow-up film. "I spent the first year of the show constantly explaining to people, ’No no, it’s not like the movie; it’s not like the movie,’ because there was such a bias to the movie, because it didn’t work as a film," she says. Yet, the 27-year-old actress says she’s not giving a definite no at this stage. "I say that now, and a year someone could send me the script and I could think it’s great and we could be at the junket a-year-and-a-half from now. But I will say that I have a lot of hesitations about it and it is not something I particularly want to do at this time." However, bidding goodbye to her beloved Buffy character was a tough time for Gellar. "[It was] the most difficult thing i’ve ever experienced. It was all I knew. I started that show when I was 18 years old. It was a character I loved," she says. "[The crew] were people I saw nine months a year for eight years of my life it was incredibly difficult." The TV series created by Joss Wheadon ("Angel") appeared on TV screens from 1997 to 2003 and also starred Alyson Hannigan ("American Pie") and Nicholas Brendon ("Psycho Beach Party.") 1 Message |
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