How do you get Sarah Michelle Gellar back on TV? Apparently, you write an intriguing script for HBO — with her in mind from the start.
That's how writer Charles Randolph wooed Gellar to HBO for a pilot called The Wonderful Maladys. The half-hour show centers on three siblings living in New York who lost their parents at a young age. Gellar's character is described as having "a kind of zealous immaturity — like a drug addict with a to-do list."
Randolph also wrote The Interpreter and The Life of David Gale, and Gellar called the chance to work with him and HBO "a terrific next chapter for me." HBO is looking to shoot the pilot early next year, and if the show goes forward, Gellar would also be an executive producer.
Are you ready to see Gellar back on TV? Is this the kind of role you pictured for her?
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This is very exciting news. I love Smidge but her movie career has been less than stellar. Maybe she'll have better luck on TV.
1I love that picture of her! I wish my self-done french braids looked that cute. Good for her on this show, seems like ages since she was on tv, she seems nice and normal, I like that.
2when i heard about the project i was actually a little intrigued. i actually like SMG and i can't wait to see what she can bring to this project. it's always flattering to have a show written with you in mind - so i'm sure that she's going to go into this full speed ahead..
3eeee I'm excited. She is a very talented actress and this role looks interesting. I wonder who the other two co-stars are? I am so excited to see how she will play this character!!!! Hopefully I won't keep thinking buffy summers......
4OMG YAY!!!!!!!!!!! She's coming back to TV and on HBO she can REALLY show her stuff! I absolutely adore her and will certainly be watching for this show!
MORRRRRRRRE SMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5Yesssssssss!
6If this comes to fruition, it will be enough to make me sign up for HBO.
7We need the TV SMG back! Her film career sucks. Buffy was where it was at! Plus, it's HBO!
8When I heard about this...I was so excited! Any excuse to get SMG back to tv is good enough for me...and with HBO behind it, that's even better! I cannot wait to see this.
9I agree! It's about time she gets back on TV. Her recent movies haven't really been up to par... I still miss BtVS, so it's definitely great to see her again!
10Yes! SMG is an amazing actress and I can't wait to see her back on TV.
11looking 4ward 2 it
12She was made for TV. I don't know what to expect from this show other than YET another program obsessed with New York City...a lovely place true, but an also-overly done place! However I'll give any series with her a shot.
13AMC was great with her
Buffy is simply a remarkable part of my entertainment life
2 for 2 deserves a 3
I loved all the prjects that SMG has done. I'm pleased to hear she will be back on TV. LONG OVERDUE!
14lover her. i'm excited to see the new character she'll play
15I'm excited for her coming back to television! This time with HBO, it'll certainly be a different, enjoyable, & hopefully successful run with the show, & the network.
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