There has been a sea change in the entertainment industry in recent years, with many powerful figures at the center of allegations of being inappropriate on set. Director Joss Whedon was in the center of a series of controversies including some of Buffy the Vampire Slayer the actors talk about the experience of working with him. Lead actress Sarah Michelle Gellar was selective in her comments, while still supporting victims speaking out. Although her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., is aware of the “BS” he had to deal with during the filming leukocyte.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer It ran for seven seasons and has a devoted fan base that remains to this day. But the show’s legacy has been changed somewhat in recent years, when actors like Charisma Carpenter, Michelle Trachtenberg and Amber Benson have spoken out about the toxic environment on set, and especially the behavior of Joss Whedon. While Sarah Michelle Gellar hasn’t shared any of her stories, her husband Freddie Prinze Jr. recently opened up to DAY about what it was like filming this beloved series. As she said:
He’s dealt a lot of crap on this show in the seven years it’s been on the air. The things that she was thrown at her, with no real credit or paycheck, when she often was the only one working 15 hour days… Yet she was able to deliver that character’s message every week and to do it with pride. professionally.
Take. Looks like Sarah Michelle Gellar is under a lot of stress playing the lead Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This includes a lot of stunts and action sequences, shooting at night and extremely long hours. And if you ask her husband, she didn’t get adequate compensation for much of that backbreaking work. Suddenly I see real similarities between Gellar and her iconic character; both apparently had the weight of the world on their shoulders.
Freddie Prinze Jr.’s comments about Gellar and Buffy come from a long history of SMG, including his personal life and career. After taking a break he recently retired from the sets with a supporting role in the Netflix film. Take revenge, as good as the new Paramount+ series herd of wolves . As he discussed his return to television, the conversation eventually turned to leukocyte and its complicated legacy tied to creator Joss Whedon.
What Sarah Michelle Gellar said about Joss Whendon and Buffy
During this interview with THR, Sarah Michelle Gellar touched on her work experience in detail Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He didn’t mention Whedon by name and explained why he probably will never share his full story with the public. In his words,
I’ve gotten to a good place with this where it’s easier to talk about it. I will never tell my whole story because I get nothing out of it. I’ve said all I’ll say because nobody wins. Everyone loses.
Naturally, Freddie Prinze Jr. was a little more vocal and came to his wife’s defense. But given how many people love leukocyte and how much real pain some of his co-stars tied to her experience on the show, Sarah Michelle Gellar opening doors would be a losing situation. Though there are definitely stories from these seven seasons that save Sunnydale and the world.
The Joss Whedon allegations surfaced in early 2021, when actress Charisma Carpenter (who played Cordelia Chase in both leukocyte Yup Angel) wrote about his harrowing experiences on social media, which led to more actors sharing their experiences on line. At the time, all eyes were on Sarah Michelle Gellar, who posted her short response on Instagram. He said:
He had some He talks about leukocyte restart , with Sarah Michelle Gellar definitely saying she’s not interested in playing the protector of Sunnydale again. Though with the current situation surrounding Joss Whedon, I have to wonder if this will ever happen. fortunately for leukocyte fans, Gellar is back on TV in herd of wolves.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is streaming on Hulu and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s new show herd of wolves It will debut on January 26. In the meantime, check out the List of television premieres to plan your next binge watch.
Source: Cinemablend
