November 15 2007
Sarah Michelle Gellar on playing Buffy again.
Not a definitive answer, but better than nothing.
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I don't know, I don't want to say that I don't think it will happen, I think think it is very unlikely.
insistondoubt | November 15, 10:34 CET
I do have to agree with her, though. You DO have a mourning period for a show you care about and then you heal and move on. I'd be just as nervous to see it being brought back and I really would not want it to be brought back at the expense of the wonderful ending we already had. Personally, I've never thought it was worth it.
syd | November 15, 10:36 CET
Doesn't have to. Joss could take the Angel: After The Fall approach and say the comic books are canon if you want them to be.
More than likely in 10/15 years time we'll get some sort of big screen Buffy remake with brand new faces for the Buffyverse. Will Ferrell is Giles, Dakota Fanning is Buffy. That sort of thing.
Simon | November 15, 10:40 CET
I doubt a new Buffy movie will ever be made though. But one can wish.
Out of Objects | November 15, 10:40 CET
pat32082 | November 15, 11:03 CET
Sure, it's not as good as the Buffy Joss had total control over, but I still enjoyed it.
Out of Objects | November 15, 11:10 CET
LmR | November 15, 11:25 CET
The original film is actually pretty funny if you relate it in no way to the TV show, or Joss's vision for the story.
deepgirl187 | November 15, 11:27 CET
feigenbaum7 | November 15, 11:30 CET
You are not alone! I saw it when it was released and loved it for the campiness. Had no idea about Joss or his vision for Buffy way back then. When I watch it now, it's purely for the cheesy :)
TheSpark | November 15, 11:54 CET
k8cre8 | November 15, 11:55 CET
If a film happens,Joss would have the control this time.
A while back Joss said in an interview that if he did a movie it would be set pretty much after the canon comics anyway.
[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2007-11-15 17:58 ]
Buffyfantic | November 15, 11:57 CET
SMG was 20 in Season One, I think, so she would be 44 and 54 in either of these, and no problem with the comics time-line.
Now there's something to look forward to!
Mild Mike | November 15, 12:06 CET
DaddyCatALSO | November 15, 12:15 CET
Sarah's always been canny about it, and I think that's understandable. If she says "Sure! I'll do a Buffy movie! Just show me the script!" then it sort of commits her to it in the public eye, and could weaken her bargaining posture when it comes time to negotiate her price for it. If she says "No! I'll never do that!" then everybody thinks she's not interested, and it would make her seem weak should they make it worth her while.
The "maybe. I'll never say 'no.'" tact she's always taken keeps her open but uncommitted.
IMForeman | November 15, 12:17 CET
She's probably not wanting to burn any bridges either though, lassie's a pro, she knows the score.
Other than that, "keep moving folks, nothing to see here" ;).
Saje | November 15, 12:36 CET
OTOH, if it had worked as Joss wanted we'd probably never have had seven wonderful seasons on TV.
Gill | November 15, 13:26 CET
Samantha | November 15, 13:31 CET
impalergeneral | November 15, 14:10 CET
Also, my love of the Buffy movie was what got me to watch the show.
Kyotoyoshi | November 15, 14:26 CET
Like as in Fray?
Out of Objects | November 15, 14:37 CET
I have to say that although I really didn't like the Kristy Swanson movie, and it kept me from watching the TV show for a long time, nevertheless Paul Ruebens was a riot. From one interviews I read it sounded like Paul Ruebens was one of the few people who actually read/understood Joss' script, and had even discussed it w/Joss once when he was on set. Of course I've always been a BIG Paul Ruebens fans!
embers | November 15, 14:39 CET
Saje | November 15, 14:49 CET
As for the original Buffy movie, which I have on DVD, just remember if the movie followed the original script, immortalized in the "Origin" Series, things would be much different. Also, it's true Paul Reubens was great, and we're appreciating him today as he's doing similar bits on Jimmy Kimmel and Letterman.
impalergeneral | November 15, 14:49 CET
I also want a Tales of the Slayers mini-series. And a live-action Fray movie. And a Ripper movie. And maybe a movie about Oz traveling through Europe and India. I admit it. I still want more.
But I'll be fine if we just get Buffy comics and more than a half-season of Dollhouse.
electricspacegirl | November 15, 15:18 CET
gorramit | November 15, 16:00 CET
I would prefer sometjing new... a Fray movie, or a Faith / Ripper / Illyria movie.
Angel TheVampire | November 15, 16:55 CET
Anyway...
A Buffy movie's a nice idea, and as much as I want anything I can get from that universe, I'm resigned to the fact that it's not going to happen and I'm okay with it. I'm more than pleased with S8 and presumably will also be the same with the eventual S9.
As someone else said, I'd rather a Serenity sequel...
UnpluggedCrazy | November 15, 16:58 CET
"She should be allowed to live her life, grow, expand, move on and continue to build a diverse career for herself"
Amen to that! After seven glorious seasons, she owes us nothing, whereas we owe her.......
Mild Mike | November 15, 17:07 CET
Nope. Buffy the movie didn't work out because they (who will not be named) put aside what Joss wanted and went on with the script on their free misguided whims.
I wouldn't mind seeing a movie or a mini-series set in the future. It won't be a big problem for Joss to stay true to the comic-canon (all he has to do is not have anything that negates it) and create a story in that mysterious way of his that encompasses the series, the comics, and create an original storyline that would please those who have only seen the T.V. series (Buffy/Angel-fans are known to be smart and can fill up a whole storyline on a mere reference placed delectably within the new storyline) It would carry on that amazing story that we fans (viewers and readers) cannot seem to get enough of!
I could so see the movie's opening scene with the gang (original living and undead cast and a couple of new fresh faces) amid a big apocalypse fight. With Buffy asking at the end of it, "How many end-of-the-worlds does this make?" And Xander replying, "32 but we're still on the fence about Willow's second one because it was in another dimension."
Anything Joss is nice enough to give us, I would be more than happy to take in and create a new shrine of obsession for.
Mirage | November 15, 17:10 CET
Personally, I'd rather have pretty much anything with Buffy or Angel whether it be a TV movie or big screen movie than a Serenity sequel.
mossoholic | November 15, 17:12 CET
I actually loved the original Buffy movie as a kid(I had the soundtrack and everything! C&C Music Factory!) and that is what made me watch Buffy when it first came on.
I love the movie. But I don't really connect it to what Buffy became. Its just fun.
twinkiefoo | November 15, 18:40 CET
Milligan | November 15, 18:44 CET
There would be a three good reason to have a Buffy movie....
1. Seeing her in a happy relationship... but that would be dull.. Who wants happy relationships?
2. To see her actually die...
Hold on.. I know that sounds morbid.
But it only seems fair to have her actually rest in peace.
3. Am I high.. or isn't there in Fray a reference to a battle in the 21st century where all demons are banished by a Slayer and her friends?
Wouldn't that be the movie we all want to see?
OR ... let's admit it.. we all want an R rated BTVS movie!
with naughties! or at least Willow cursing!
hbojo | November 15, 19:37 CET
BAFfler | November 15, 20:24 CET
I for one would love to see it happen! And a Serenity sequel! Since when did we have to choose? Bring it all on!
One of these days it will happen. Maybe SMG (or SMP) won't be involved, maybe she will...I'd of course love to see her, but I know she has to be the one to make that choice.
Harmalicious | November 15, 22:47 CET
You can't tell me there's no story there. Comics prove it. If we could just get one movie with the original cast before they all get too old, that would be golden. I think everyone would be glad that they did. I mean there's bound to be another movie eventually, I'll be having nightmares about Dakota Fanning as Buffy. Why not just do it now?
Please?
Those spoiled x-filers don't know how good they have it.
ailiel | November 16, 00:30 CET
The one character who i most want to see on screen again is Illyria. Amy Acker was so good and the character had so much potential.
restless_in_NZ | November 16, 03:25 CET
RazorBlade | November 16, 12:42 CET
bubblecat | November 16, 14:36 CET
hbojo | November 16, 19:00 CET
(there's all kinds of other stuff about the end of an era, of all our innocence, about a world moving on and those left behind, all packed into a very thin package - good book)
I'd love to see a Buffy film along those lines, made with the real cast, when they're all actually old. The meta-textual poignancy, the coolness of seeing Buffy aged but unbowed, I reckon it'd rock. And yep, I do realise i'm talking about "Dark Buffy Returns" again, or maybe "Rocky Buffboa" ;).
Saje | November 16, 19:28 CET
A coupla months ago, I would have been right up there with you all in loudly demanding and defending a Buffy movie.
But what made 'Buffy' so great, as a series, was the slow unveiling of themes, and the character and plot arcs over 7 seasons. You just can't do that in a 2 hour time frame. (I mean, Serenity was fabulous, but it STILL left us wanting more!)
At least with comics, we have unlimited FX and no financial constraints. I'd still never say no to a movie, but I'll take what we're getting and be grateful for it.
Plus, WILL FERRELL as Giles? I'd poke out my eyes with a stick before I'd watch that!
missb | November 16, 19:58 CET
Battle-scarred, aged Scoobies works for me on every level.
Someday... someday.
Willowy | November 16, 20:14 CET