Interview: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood Talk Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
It can be difficult to make a great sequel, let alone a good one. That very thought had been running through my head. It started ever since I watched the excellent Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Now I can officially say it. This new flick not only matched my expectations, but it also exceeded them in every way. Having had the privilege of seeing it a few weeks back, it stuck with me. That is a rare feeling.
First off, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Radio Silence) are a talented duo. Here, they have concocted a wonderfully thrilling follow-up to their 2019 hit, Ready or Not. The new feature begins directly where the first one ended. Once it starts, it’s time for the fuse to be lit in this wildly entertaining sequel. And for this viewer, while it takes the original story to a larger stage, it’s the new cast that really excited me.
Samara Weaving returns as Grace, and she is forced to fight another battle. This time, it includes her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton). The remaining players include the beautifully cast Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, and the legendary David Cronenberg.
A few weeks back, I spoke with some of the players behind this awesome new feature. And this included Elijah Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar. While I’ve spoken with Ms. Gellar, it was my first time interviewing Mr. Wood. And my oh my was it special. The two were first drawn to the collection of toys I keep in my background. And then quicky jumped into the joy of working with Radio Silence. The two brought such passionate energy, and they are clearly excited about the films release.
After the interview, I mentioned the crazy reason why it was special having Elijah and Sarah together for an interview. They both had such an impact on my own family, that it was such a beautiful experience. Mostly because they were so effervescent and kind. And while Sarah was clearly giddy about the upcoming Buffy return, she and all the fans are heartbroken about the recent news of Hulu cancelling the new series. However, I’m hoping somebody with smarts picks up Buffy. We could use a Vampire Slayer.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is heading to theatres this weekend (read our SXSW review HERE). Even the critics screening went crazy for this wildly enjoyable sequel! Check back tomorrow for an interview with Kathryn Newton and Radio Silence!
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