Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to follow in Renee Zellweger’s footsteps and star in a musical.
Gellar thought she would never have the ability to perform a musical role, but after seeing how Zellweger was
trained into singing and dancing perfection, she has confessed her secret aspirations.
"I love the fact producers took a chance with Renee Zellweger in CHICAGO, even though she could not sing or dance. It’s great news for me", the actress said.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is in negotiations to star in The Air I Breathe, to be directed by Jieho Lee for Emilio Diez Barroso’s Nala Films and Paul Schiff Productions.
She will join Ken Watanabe and Diego Luna in the film, which will begin shooting in Mexico City in January.
The crime drama, written by Jieho and Bob DeRosa, is based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love.
Gellar will next be seen in the upcoming Southland Tales.
It’s a shame a lot of people who have trained for then entire lives to be able to sing and dance are passed over in favor of "name" movie actors who admit they need to be trained before they can perform on stage. If someone wants to perform in a stage musical, they should take it upon themselves to get the training rather than making the show’s producers do it for them.
This particular piece of gossip has been kicking around for a couple of weeks. The "quote" attributed to SMG sounds decidedly suspect. It is either a complete fabrication or has been taken out of context. The whole thing should be treated with suspicion.
You know, she’s really starting to kinda piss me off. Its been all "oh look at me" with her for the past year. She’s trying so very hardly to make herself as famous as Halle Berry, but obviously it is not working. She had her month of fame when Scooby Doo 1&2 came out. But now that Buffy is over, everyone who was not a fan of the show just forgets about her. I remember Sarah saying many different times during interviews that she was against the Buffy musical cause she hated to sing and dance while acting. I can see now that she is interested because of "the directors helping" but I kinda think thats bull. I think she’s only more interested in dancing and singing now cause it will boost her fame in movies. Although I doubt it will work. Gellar’s got to try to star in movies people are actually wanting to see nowadays. Then she will gain back all of her fame.
"Gellar’s got to try to star in movies people are actually wanting to see nowadays. Then she will gain back all of her fame."
Fair enough, but the last three Gellar films (whether you think they are any good or not) have taken a lot of money at the box office world wide - $250 million for ’Scooby Doo’, $181 million for ’Scooby Doo 2’ and $190 million for ’The Grudge’.
She’s got a bunch of films in various stages of production at the moment and her career is as healthy as it’s ever been.
As for the "quote" she is supposed to have said, it sounds like a fabrication. Most gossip is made up - surely we do all know that, right?
Has anyone noticed the gossip sections continually say SMG is going to sing on either a CD or a movie and NOW its a musical. LMAO Exactly how many times does she have to say she knows she cant sing or dance. At least she is honest (lets be honest about OMWF lol). But if they must gossip at least its FUNNY and dumb gossip.
As far as publicity all showfolk do it. SMG publicity is not even close to cast of characters we get shoved down our faces on a daily basis on even the evening news. Most of them never had a HIT anything. She only gets attention is she is at some charity event and the Grudge was an actual hit. Yah know the kind people pay to see "before" it comes out on DVD!!! Plus she has movies in the pipeline (2 done 3 to come). So good for her. Hate all you want, doesnot change the fact that she still has fans even after BTVS *gasp*. Im glad for all of the Buffykids success in movies of tv or where ever. I dont think any of them got the respect they deserved for making those characters come to life. Joss may be GOD but he had a TON of help from his ARCHANGELS.
Whats the point of getting worked up over a SIlly rumor that even if it is true means nothing? I swear I think if there was a rumor SMG like vanilla icecream best. There would be people posting about how incentive she is to chocolate. lol Why would she need to be as famous as HALLE * hit and run* BERRY? WTF did that come from. Yeah Im sure she wants to be attached to a financial and critical flop like Catwoman..LMAO Some of you guys must be from other countries that miss vital * although truy not important* USA celeb news. SMG had a hit with the Grudge that made money. And it wasnot just a movie critics liked but no real person paid to see. She is taking her time and working like everyone esle. Im looking forward to * A Girls Guide...* most myself it is total non-genre.
Oh dear, this item is clearly BS, and Sarah has even mocked her own singing abilities on SNL.
As for the bitter anonymous who claims she hasn’t been heard of since "Scooby 2", newsflash! There was this movie called "The Grudge", remember? It cost $10 million but it grossed more than $180 million worldwide!!!! Who do you think made it so successful? SMG! People went to see that movie because she was in it! And the fact that she’s involved in 6 different movie projects (if not more) right now doesn’t exactly make me feel like she doesn’t interest anybody anymore. I’m so sick and tired of all these hate posts against Sarah.
As for OMWF, the most brilliant musical episode ever, she suffered a little in the process because as always on Buffy it was cramped into 3 weeks of production, and seeing as how she had approx. 4 numbers (!!!) in it and required a lot more training than Tony, James or Amber (each of which also had numerous tracks) due to her lack of experience, I perfectly understand why she had a hard time. It’s exhausting! And it’s not like she complained on set, she only expressed her feelings about it afterwards. How many times do actors that appear on Letterman or other talk-shows complain about how difficult and exhausting their part was. Nobody ever gives them a hard time for saying it. Even if the item is true (which i highly doubt) Sarah has every right to say this. She’s earned it fair and square.
SCT - I agree totally. There are some unfortunate people out there who still cannot get over the fact that Buffy turned dark in season six, that Buffy didn’t wind up with Angel. Or Spike, or they don’t like the way their particular "ship" ended. And for some inexplicable reason, they blame it all on Sarah. And of course, there are those that want SMG stoned and tarred and feathered for actually deciding to move on from Buffy! Retardo I know, but its true! Hate those people.
SMG is very smart and business oriented. She knows what is good for her career and she goes for it. THAT and the fact that she is an extremely talented actress, is the reason she is so in demand for movie roles now. She was a star before Buffy, and she will be a star after Buffy. BtVS was just another role for an actress. The fact that the show became TV history is just icing on Sarah’s cake - since she is the one who was instrumental in bringing the character of Buffy to life. SHE and only she made us care about the words the writer’s wrote and the story that was told, because she is an amazing actress and she made us care. She and the rest of the cast, of course, but it was Buffy and hence SMG that made the show.
I don’t understand why people don’t like SMG, but that is their problem. She is and will continue to be a MAJOR force in the entertainment business and now that Buffy is off the air (but forever in our hearts) Sarah will now become a force to recon with in Hollywood. All you naysayers are simply going to have to deal with that! BUFFY LIVES and thank God so does Sarah Michelle Gellar’s career! You go girl, I am with you all the way up to your winning your first Oscar!!!!!!
well actually most of you need to re-read things before you comment. that "annoymus" poster above who commented on the scooby doo movies, did infact forget The Grudge, but however does have a reasonable thought. It is true that most of Sarah’s fans are coming from BUFFY, which the annoymus poster above was trying to say, that she needs to gain more fans that are not fans of BUFFY. They should love her for her other acts. As for the Halle Berry thing, I kinda agree with that too. It has nothing to do with the movies Halle was in, but Sarah (as well as many stars in hollywood) is trying to be as FAMOUS as her. Not act or star in movies like her, but only have a big amount of fame. Because right now as much as you hate to admit it, Sarah Gellar is not really a big-hit star. Sure she did have those movies that came out, but you have to remember it isn’t always just about the main star that causes people to go see the movie. I for one have hated the actors in movies I’ve seen, but only went to see the movie because the plot of it sounded awesome. Ahem..
Now for the whole "ooh i wanna sing and dance now" thing, i do believe thats rude. She hated doing it for TV, but now that its going to be done on the big screen, she’s up for it.
I’m starting to get the feeling she had a big "grudge" against BUFFY. And once her contract expired, she was free from her slayer chains and took off.
Scooby Doo movies werent famous only because of Sarah!! Lots of ppl around the world went to see them because of Matthew Lillard and Freddie Prize Jr! also all the mini-van mothers of the world took their kids to see it cause the kids loved the tv cartoon, thats the reason why it took in so much money, not just because of sarah michelle gellar. So get over urselves sarah crazed fans! she isnt the center of attraction!
“Ahem.. Now for the whole "ooh i wanna sing and dance now" thing, i do believe thats rude. She hated doing it for TV, but now that its going to be done on the big screen, she’s up for it.”
HOW MANY TIMES? THE STORY IS A FABRICATION. IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT ’FABRICATION’ MEANS LOOK IT UP!
are these the same people that said SMG was "DESPERATE" to do a topless scene in a movie because she thought she was gettin old? lol.seriously.come on! She has said that she hates her singing voice! i love OMWF but she’s not the best singer and she knows it.and that’s a good thing!
No one said she was the ONLY reason people saw ScoobyDoo stop exaggerating. Why take away all her success. No one would do that to any other BTVS star. If any of them even guest-stars on a low rated show its a HIT MOVE. If Serenity had of sold 250 million NO ONE would downplay that success for JW so why do it to anyone else. If you hate her that is fine but be honest about it. Stop making up BS and then expecting the rest of us to buy it. The have funny silly SMG rumors alot * usually from contact music* and people like to make big deals out of them.
Is this the longest thread per shortest article or what?... :-)
CIBA, I agree with everything you said too. I think that for someone that has been doing TV for eight years like Sarah, to be immediately involved in so many projects says something about how good she is. During Buffy she did flaky campy movies cause they don’t take a long while to shoot and she could fit them into her schedule. But now we’re gonna be able to see her in so many different parts and genres. Even though she is not necessarily super famous now, her work on Buffy has clearly shown how competent an actress she is, and I’m sure she’ll show it on "The Return", "Southland Tales," "A Girl’s Guide", and all of the other projects she’s involved in.
I looove this site, but what I don’t like is the way they use rumors and title them in a way that is offensive towards the actors. To call the item "SMG desperate to star in a musical" already has negative criticism in it, because of "desperate", just like the one mentioned here about her wanting to do a nude scene to get famous. Not only is it BS and very unlikely to be something Sarah said, but it also gives more fuel to those who for some reason think Sarah is a horrible person. An actor’s obvious dream is to be able to portray many different parts in his career. Should Sarah be judged for wanting a change after 7 years????????? I know I get tired of the same job after 1 year! She has always expressed her gratitude for what the show has given her, she has always been a perfect professional on the Buffy set (listen to the different DVD commentaries, you’ll hear she’s a dream to work with on every commentary), and she had the right to call it quits after 7 years (which were in fact 8, cause the show started filming before 97). So if you hate her because she took Buffy away from you, grow up, all good things (or in Buffy’s case, all incredibly genius things) come to an end. The show went out on a high, and I don’t know if we could say the same had it gone on 1-2 more seasons. And if she does do another musical, I wish her all the luck in the world.
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