Alyson Hannigan: 'Buffy Movie Is A Mistake' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-05-2009, 03:46 PM

Former Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Alyson Hannigan has blasted plans for a big-screen spin-off of the show, branding the movie "a big mistake."

The franchise began with the 1992 film of the same name, starring Kristy Swanson, which spawned the small-screen series with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the lead role. The cult TV show came to an end in 2003 and is set to be rebooted with a new film featuring a brand new vampire slayer, and without any input from former lead writer Joss Whedon.

Hannigan is adamant none of the main cast members would sign up for the project unless Whedon was in charge, and she fears movie bosses are heading for a flop.

She tells Cinemablend, "It's a big mistake. I mean if Joss isn't involved, it's only the title. (I wouldn't go back) not without Joss. Joss is the only reason that we would go back. I mean, it's just ridiculous to think of that TV show without Joss. That's just silly to me... And all the fans know that, too, so I don't know what they're thinking."

Hannigan's former Buffy co-star Anthony Head has also condemned plans for a second big-screen outing, previously stating the new film will be like "watching a car wreck."

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....e_is_a_mistake

JamesG · 12-05-2009, 03:56 PM

I don't know why this is even being considered.

cpmaz · 12-27-2009, 09:45 PM

I could see a big screen adaptation *with* Joss but without the any of the TV cast more than I could see one without Joss. The original movie sucked, and it wasn't because of the casting. Even good actors need good material to work with. Without Joss, no matter who is performing in the movie, they won't have a decent story.

Of course, even if Joss was part of it, it would still be a bad idea...but I could take a chance on it.

BTW - Let me be clear: I would love to see the original TV cast as part of any movie adaptation. I just think that Whedon was a bigger part of the TV show's success than the cast.

Retro4Life · 12-27-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I don't know why this is even being considered.

Yeah Buffy without Whedon is like spaghetti without the sauce; kind of defeats the purpose.

12-05-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Alyson Hannigan: 'Buffy Movie Is A Mistake' Former Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Alyson Hannigan has blasted plans for a big-screen spin-off of the show, branding the movie "a big mistake." The franchise began with the 1992 film of the same name, starring Kristy Swanson, which spawned the small-screen series with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the lead role. The cult TV show came to an end in 2003 and is set to be rebooted with a new film featuring a brand new vampire slayer, and without any input from former lead writer Joss Whedon. Hannigan is adamant none of the main cast members would sign up for the project unless Whedon was in charge, and she fears movie bosses are heading for a flop. She tells Cinemablend, "It's a big mistake. I mean if Joss isn't involved, it's only the title. (I wouldn't go back) not without Joss. Joss is the only reason that we would go back. I mean, it's just ridiculous to think of that TV show without Joss. That's just silly to me... And all the fans know that, too, so I don't know what they're thinking." Hannigan's former Buffy co-star Anthony Head has also condemned plans for a second big-screen outing, previously stating the new film will be like "watching a car wreck." http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....e_is_a_mistake
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12-05-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	I don't know why this is even being considered.

12-27-2009, 09:45 PM	#3
cpmaz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 364	I could see a big screen adaptation with Joss but without the any of the TV cast more than I could see one without Joss. The original movie sucked, and it wasn't because of the casting. Even good actors need good material to work with. Without Joss, no matter who is performing in the movie, they won't have a decent story. Of course, even if Joss was part of it, it would still be a bad idea...but I could take a chance on it. BTW - Let me be clear: I would love to see the original TV cast as part of any movie adaptation. I just think that Whedon was a bigger part of the TV show's success than the cast.