Sarah Michelle Gellar Decides to Die

by Monika Bartyzel Mar 14th 2008 // 10:32AM

For once, I'm happy to say that "death" teamed with the name Sarah Michelle Gellar does not mean that she's taking on another crappy horror remake. Variety reports that she's in final negotiations to star in the indie drama Veronika Decides to Die. Yes, this means she is taking over for Kate Bosworth who was attached to the film last September. One petite blonde out, and another sometimes-blonde in.

Adapted from Paulo Coelho's book by Larry Gross and Roberta Hanley, Veronika Decides to Die focuses on a depressed woman who gets reinvigorated by life after a suicide attempt. However, she won't have long to enjoy it because her attempt irreparably damaged her heart. But, oh so heart-tuggingly, dramatically, and romantically apt -- her damaged heart finds love and a new desire to live.

I'm teasing the plot because, well, it has the possibility of terrible cliche. At the same time, however, I'm happy to see Gellar go back to drama, and in something that came remind us why she was so huge on Buffy. Now if Alyson Hannigan could only find some sort of meaty role to tackle...

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Tags: Kate Bosworth, KateBosworth, Larry Gross, LarryGross, Paulo Coelho, PauloCoelho, Roberta Hanley, RobertaHanley, Veronika Decides to Die, VeronikaDecidesToDie

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3-14-2008 @ 11:24AM

AJ Wiley said...

Oh my God. When I first glanced at the post title, I thought it said that Sarah Michelle Gellar had died! I almost had a heart attack.

And I agree about Alyson. I swear to God, if the indie filmmaking thing works out for me, I will give her something to work with that will actually delve into the range and intellect she displayed on Buffy...

3-14-2008 @ 11:24AM

Stacy said...

I'm happy Sarah is taking this role on. I think she can do it justice and for anyone who thinks she can't act I suggest watching the episode "The Body" from Buffy. Heartwrenching.

3-14-2008 @ 5:11PM

Jessica D said...

This sounds like the girl version of Untamed Heart.

3-14-2008 @ 8:26PM

Gustavo Brunetti said...

Well, a cliché is expected when you talk about Paulo Coelho. He became really popular, first here in Brazil and the all over the world, mainly because he tells exactly what people want to hear.

3-17-2008 @ 7:56PM

aart hilal said...

Hello!

I'm a big fan of Paulo Coelho! You will love this! He's the first best-selling
author to be distributing for free his works on his blog:
www.paulocoelhoblog.com

Have a nice day!

Aart

3-17-2008 @ 7:56PM

aart hilal said...

Hello!

I'm a big fan of Paulo Coelho! You will love this! He's the first best-selling
author to be distributing for free his works on his blog:
www.paulocoelhoblog.com

Have a nice day!

Aart

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