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Should Sarah Michelle Gellar Make a Buffy Movie ?

Wednesday 22 April 2009, 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.

Is it a good idea for Sarah Michelle Gellar to do a Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie? There are rumors that she may be in talks to bring it to the big screen—finally! But is it a good move for her career?

—Andrea L., Tampa, Fla.

Sorry to crush and squeeze out your dreams like a Sunkist orange, my dear Floridian, but the Buffy movie rumors are a no-go.

"Not gonna happen," Joss Whedon told reporters in Hollywood last week. "Not gonna happen. Until I...make a public announcement myself that it’s going to happen. Never believe anything."

That Whedon—about as sunny as the Hellmouth itself, isn’t he? As for Sarah Michelle Gellar’s career, I have a source who has seen the script for her next project...

Based on the details, the pregnant Gellar is about to make a brilliant move. Preproduction has begun on an upcoming HBO series called The Wonderful Maladys.

Think Matthew Fox’s Party of Five meets Gwyneth Paltrow in The Royal Tenenbaums: Gellar is part of a tight band of brilliant, eccentric adult siblings who lost their parents early in life...yadda, yadda yadda, dramedy ensues. Sci-fi it ain’t, but then again, Gellar’s dweeb fan base may not be as big as you think.

"A lot of fans were disappointed that she didn’t do the final episodes of [Buffy spinoff] Angel," talent manager Marrissa O’Leary tells me. "It’s the reason why I think it’s safe for her to try another genre, and why I don’t think she’ll be alienating sci-fi fans for doing this."

Besides, Gellar really shouldn’t be doing a ton of movies, O’Leary muses.

"If she does features," she says, "people would theoretically want her to be the lead. But if the film doesn’t work, she would get blamed."

Ergo, Kristin Bell is being very smart by shunning lead roles and sticking with supporting parts like she did with Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

"If that had tanked, it wouldn’t have been her fault, but there are still plenty of people who would see that film because she’s in it," O’Leary explains.

And lastly, the Maladys part Gellar has selected—Alice, a bookish sort who hangs out in coffee shops and who is the only single person in her family—is a genius move.

"She doesn’t play stupid well," O’Leary says.