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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "The Grudge 2" Movie - Takashi Shimizu Scifi.com Interview

Patrick Lee

Wednesday 5 April 2006, 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.

Grudge 2 Reveals Secrets

TOKYO-Takashi Shimizu, the director of the upcoming horror sequel film The Grudge 2, told SCI FI Wire that the follow-up to 2004’s hit film will answer some questions raised in the original movie, including the backstory of the fearsome spirit Kayako (Takako Fuji).

Speaking during a break in filming April 3 on the sequel’s set at Tokyo’s famed Toho Studios, Shimizu said through a translator: "For The Grudge 2, I was going for this mystery that was never there in Grudge 1, and I think that’s going to fulfill the audience. ... There’s a secret about Kayako’s childhood life, so that’s part of the big mystery. And the other mystery is, this grudge will never stop, and it’s going to ... spread. And how is it going to get spread? That’s another mystery."

The Grudge 2 stars Amber Tamblyn (TV’s Joan of Arcadia) as the younger sister of Karen (Sarah Michelle Gellar), who encountered Kayako in the Tokyo house where horrifying atrocities occurred. SCI FI Wire observed the filming of a key scene between Tamblyn’s character, Aubrey, and a Tokyo-based Chinese photographer played by Chinese-Canadian Hong Kong action star Edison Chen (Infernal Affairs), making his English-language film debut.

SCI FI Wire also toured sets that included Karen’s apartment, recreated from the first movie, as well as a rustic Japanese farmhouse that will be seen in flashbacks to Kayako’s childhood.

The sequel will also address the question of what happened to Karen (Gellar is slated to make a brief appearance in the sequel). "The other mystery is, what has happened to Karen, who was the main lead actress in Grudge 1," Shimizu said. "So that’s another mystery that you’ll find out."

As with the first The Grudge, The Grudge 2 is produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures and Japanese producer Taka Ichise and is being shot in Japan with a Japanese crew and an international cast. The film marks the sixth time Shimizu has dealt with the Grudge mythology on film and video, including the original Japanese-language Ju-On and its sequel, Ju-On 2. The American Grudge 2, however, will consist of all-new material and won’t be a remake of Ju-On 2, Shimizu said.

"The Grudge 1 was a complete remake of Ju-On 1, meaning the storyline was very similar," Shimizu said. "Basically, it’s the same. But Grudge 2 is actually different from Ju-On 2, and I don’t think I would have accepted this job if it was going to be [the] same storyline. And because it was a different story, you know, my motivation was a bit higher, and I actually enjoy doing this." The Grudge 2, which also stars Arielle Kebbel and Teresa Palmer, is slated to open Oct. 13.


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