Legendary 90s star teases return to horror reboot 27 years after movie premiered – but there’s a twist --[Reported by Umva mag]

A POPULAR 90s star has teased making a return for an upcoming horror film reboot. The original movie was released in 1997, with a planned revival almost 30 years in the making. AlamyA popular 90s star has teased returning for an upcoming film reboot[/caption] AlamySarah Michelle Gellar played the role of ‘Helen’ in I Know What You Did Last Summer[/caption] Capital PicturesSarah with co-stars Ryan Phillippe and Jennifer Love Hewitt[/caption] Sarah Michelle Gellar, 47, starred in I Know What You Did Last Summer opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Phillippe and her now-husband, Freddie Prinze Jr. An upcoming sequel will reportedly see Jennifer and Freddie reprise their roles as Julie and Roy. Meanwhile, Sarah addressed her own chances of returning in the second film. Speaking to People, she simply stated: “I am dead”, referring to her character Helen being murdered in the original movie. Despite this, the actress revealed she will seemingly still be part of the reboot in an unofficial capacity. The star said: “My best friend [Jennifer Kaytin Robinson] is directing it, so we joke that I have an unofficial job, which is I am continuity. “So I’m always the one telling her, ‘Well, that would happen, or that wouldn’t happen with those characters,’ so I do have kind of an unofficial job title.” Alongside the returning actors, new cast members include Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers. She added: “Jen’s put together such an amazing cast, and I’m so happy and excited for all of them. “I will be there with moral support behind the camera.” Meanwhile, Sarah’s run as the lead on Buffy the Vampire Slayer also began in 1997. The supernatural drama followed Buffy Summers, the latest in a line of”Slayers” – young women chosen to fight vampires, demons and similar creatures. She portrayed Buffy for 144 episodes across seven seasons, up until 2003. Last year, it was reported the iconic show would return for a spin-off series, with a twist. Sarah Michelle Gellar's career By Conor O’Brien Sarah Michelle Gellar has played a wide variety of roles throughout her four-decade career. Here is a look back at some of her most characters from over the years: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 to 2003) – Sarah played the lead title role in all seven seasons. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) – She appeared in one of the lead roles, “Helen Chivers”. All My Children (1993 to 1995): For her performance in this soap opera, Sarah won a Daytime Emmy Award. Swans Crossing (1992) – The actress had the lead role in this short-lived series Scream 2 (1997): She played the supporting role of “Cici Cooper” in this horror sequel Scooby Doo (2002/2004): Sarah played Daphne Blake in both of the 2000s Scooby Doo films, starring opposite husband Freddie Prinze Jr. The Crazy Ones (2013-2014): She starred in this sitcom opposite Robin Williams, in what was the comedy great’s final TV role. TVLine reported the cast of the original series were reuniting to tell a whole new story. Set 20 years after the series finale, audio series Slayers: A Buffyverse Story put the focus on James Marsters’ character, Spike. Although the character started off as one of Buffy’s enemies, they later became allies and lovers. The audio series ultimately premiered on October 12, 2023, on Audible. GettySarah also notably played the lead role on popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer[/caption]

Oct 8, 2024 - 15:42
Legendary 90s star teases return to horror reboot 27 years after movie premiered – but there’s a twist --[Reported by Umva mag]

A POPULAR 90s star has teased making a return for an upcoming horror film reboot.

The original movie was released in 1997, with a planned revival almost 30 years in the making.

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A popular 90s star has teased returning for an upcoming film reboot[/caption]
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Sarah Michelle Gellar played the role of ‘Helen’ in I Know What You Did Last Summer[/caption]
a man with a cast on his arm stands between two women
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Sarah with co-stars Ryan Phillippe and Jennifer Love Hewitt[/caption]

Sarah Michelle Gellar, 47, starred in I Know What You Did Last Summer opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Phillippe and her now-husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.

An upcoming sequel will reportedly see Jennifer and Freddie reprise their roles as Julie and Roy.

Meanwhile, Sarah addressed her own chances of returning in the second film.

Speaking to People, she simply stated: “I am dead”, referring to her character Helen being murdered in the original movie.

Despite this, the actress revealed she will seemingly still be part of the reboot in an unofficial capacity.

The star said: “My best friend [Jennifer Kaytin Robinson] is directing it, so we joke that I have an unofficial job, which is I am continuity.

“So I’m always the one telling her, ‘Well, that would happen, or that wouldn’t happen with those characters,’ so I do have kind of an unofficial job title.”

Alongside the returning actors, new cast members include Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers.

She added: “Jen’s put together such an amazing cast, and I’m so happy and excited for all of them.

“I will be there with moral support behind the camera.”

Meanwhile, Sarah’s run as the lead on Buffy the Vampire Slayer also began in 1997.

The supernatural drama followed Buffy Summers, the latest in a line of”Slayers” – young women chosen to fight vampires, demons and similar creatures.

She portrayed Buffy for 144 episodes across seven seasons, up until 2003.

Last year, it was reported the iconic show would return for a spin-off series, with a twist.

Sarah Michelle Gellar's career

By Conor O’Brien

Sarah Michelle Gellar has played a wide variety of roles throughout her four-decade career.

Here is a look back at some of her most characters from over the years:

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 to 2003) – Sarah played the lead title role in all seven seasons.
  • I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) – She appeared in one of the lead roles, “Helen Chivers”.
  • All My Children (1993 to 1995): For her performance in this soap opera, Sarah won a Daytime Emmy Award.
  • Swans Crossing (1992) – The actress had the lead role in this short-lived series
  • Scream 2 (1997): She played the supporting role of “Cici Cooper” in this horror sequel
  • Scooby Doo (2002/2004): Sarah played Daphne Blake in both of the 2000s Scooby Doo films, starring opposite husband Freddie Prinze Jr.
  • The Crazy Ones (2013-2014): She starred in this sitcom opposite Robin Williams, in what was the comedy great’s final TV role.

TVLine reported the cast of the original series were reuniting to tell a whole new story.

Set 20 years after the series finale, audio series Slayers: A Buffyverse Story put the focus on James Marsters’ character, Spike.

Although the character started off as one of Buffy’s enemies, they later became allies and lovers.

The audio series ultimately premiered on October 12, 2023, on Audible.

a woman in a black dress stands in front of a long table
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Sarah also notably played the lead role on popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer[/caption]




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