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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Southland Tales" Movie isn’t close to be finished

Matt Bradshaw

Saturday 17 February 2007, 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.

Richard Kelly Update: Southland Tales Isn’t Close To Finished, But He Got A New Job

If, like me, you are eagerly awaiting a look at Richard Kelly’s follow-up up to his trippy/cool cult fave Donnie Darko, the wait just seems to be getting longer and longer. According to Kelly’s Myspace page, no trailer has been completed yet for Southland Tales, and the director is awaiting approval of the budget required to complete the film’s visual effects. The cut of the film that screened at Cannes received — to borrow a phrase from the film’s Wikipedia entry — highly "polarized reviews," and was missing many special effects when it screened.

Kelly promises things are moving forward, however. He is in advanced negotiations for a soundtrack deal, and the Southland Tales graphic novel prequels have been completed, but the film itself has no release date or distribution plan as yet. Southland Tales sports a large and interesting cast including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Seann William Scott, and tells a tale of a not-too-distant future in which the United States has devolved into fascism. You can read a review of the Cannes version of the film by Cinematical’s James Rocchi right here. Meanwhile, Kelly has a few other projects in the works. Casting is underway for The Box, which is based on a story by Richard Matheson, with filming expected to start later this year. Kelly has also been hired by Fox to pen an action film screenplay for an unnamed famous director. This film will be a remake of an equally unnamed 1971 film, although Joblo.com speculates that film might be Vanishing Point.