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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Night Train" Movie - Contract Negotiations

Sunday 11 April 2004, by Webmaster

Sarah Michelle Gellar in Contract Negotiations for Night Train : The Sonny Liston Story

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.

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Sonny Liston

Ving Rhames is developing Night Train: The Sonny Liston Story with "The Exorcist" director William Friedkin, and hopes to add Sarah Michelle Gellar to the cast.

In between shooting "Back in the Day" with Ja Rule and "Mission: Impossible 3" with Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames will make "Night Train:

"The Sonny Liston Story," a biopic about the troubled 1960s heavyweight boxing champion.

"We just got James Woods and we’re in contract negotiations with Sarah Michelle Gellar," said Rhames, who is developing the movie with director William Friedkin ("The Exorcist").

"We look to be shooting May 15." Rhames played a boxer once already in 2002’s "Undisputed" with Wesley Snipes.

"I think that film helped me really with this, ’cause now I’m a better boxer, I’m more relaxed, I know how to bob and weave a little bit better," he said. "I know how to take punches better."

About Sonny Liston :

Born: May 8, 1932
Died: December 30, 1970
Total Bouts: 54
Won: 50
Lost: 4
KOs: 39
Induction: 1991

Sonny Liston
A MULTI-talented fighter, it could be said that Sonny Liston’s best weapon was intimidation. He had one of the best jab’s in boxing and knockout power in each hand, but Liston’s balefull scowl often had opponets defeated before the first bell. Born one of 25 brothers and sisters, Liston led a troubled life and learned boxing while serving time in prison for armed robbery. He turned pro in 1953 and rapidly ascended the heavyweight ranks, leaving a stream of knockout victims in his wake.

He posted wins over top contenders such as Cleveland Williams, Nino Valdes, Zora Folley and Eddie Machen to position himself for a title fight. He became heavyweight champion of the world on September 25, 1962 when he kayoed Floyd Patterson in one round. He granted Patterson a rematch 10 months later but the result was the same: Liston by knockout in the first round.

Liston’s reputation as an invincible champion was shattered when he quit on his stool between the seventh and eigthth rounds against challenger Cassius Clay 1964. A rematch was staged a year later and Clay — known then as Muhammad Ali — scored a first-round knockout. Some say Ali landed a "phantom punch," and Liston’s reputation was forever tarnished.

In his last bout, Liston stopped a young heavyweight named Chuck Wepner in 1970. Unfortunately, when he retired from the ring his life remained schrouded in controversy. On December 30, 1970, Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas apartment. The apparent cause of death was an overdose of drugs.