Possible New Film Role: Gellar in talks for 'Veronika'

Apollo · 03-14-2008, 06:54 AM

Gellar in talks for 'Veronika'
Actress in negotiations to star in indie drama

By TATIANA SIEGEL

Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final negotiations to star in the indie drama "Veronika Decides to Die."
Story centers on a severely depressed woman who rediscovers her will to live after learning that she has only days left due to the irreparable damage done to her heart as a result of her recent suicide attempt.

Larry Gross and Roberta Hanley adapted the screenplay from Paulo Coelho's novel.

Emily Young ("Kiss of Life") is set to direct the project; Kate Bosworth was previously attached to star.

Sriram Das is producing.

Gellar was recently seen in ThinkFilm's "The Air I Breathe" and can soon be seen in the Yari Film Group romantic thriller "Possession."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

recordable2 · 03-14-2008, 07:02 AM

Thanks for read!!

eadweard · 03-14-2008, 09:43 AM

News of future SMG projects is always good news; thanks, Apollo!

onursmg · 03-14-2008, 11:26 AM

that's great news and i hope she gets the part.This would be a big shot for Sarah.

ohiofan · 03-14-2008, 12:07 PM

Thanks, Apollo! Let's keep our fingers and toes crossed!

sarahbrazilianfan · 03-14-2008, 02:01 PM

OMG !

That would be awesome,

Veronika Decides to Die is by a brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, which means that there's a possibility that Sarah might promote the movie here ! (...lol....my logic works in a crazy way....

)

**andrew r** · 03-14-2008, 03:48 PM

^ I hope that turns out for you Priscilla! Thanks for the info Apollo, you beat me to it!

I think this cold be a great role for her, it's got a lot of potential and it's an Indie film!

ohiofan · 03-15-2008, 12:48 AM

Thanks, Apollo!

Several quotes about the story and the author:

"In his brilliant novel about the aftermath of a young woman's suicide attempt, Paulo Coelho explores three perennial themes: conformity, madness, and death. Twenty-four-year-old Veronika lives in Slovenia, one of the republics created by the dissolution of Yugoslavia. She works as a librarian by day, and by night carries on like many single women - dating men, occasionally sleeping with them, and returning to a single room she rents at a convent. It is a life, but not a very compelling one. So one day, Veronika decides to end it. Her failed attempt, and her inexplicable reasons for wanting to die, land her in a mental hospital." -- Variety

"In this deceptively unadorned tale, narrated in a charmingly ironic style, Paul Coelho plumbs the profoundest depths of mores, madness and meaning. Thanks to Coelho's literary mastery and philosophical acuity, this engaging novel attains greatness via simplicity--a marvelous achievement! "
—Lou Marinoff, author of Plato, Not Prozac!

" Coelho does not so much address his readers as confide in them. His style is a kind of eavesdropping, full of lyrical whisperings and confessional asides. "
—Sunday Express (UK)

" With Veronika Decides to Die Coelho's legend keeps growing. "
—La Presna (Argentina)

" A touching fable about learning to live in the face of death. "
—Kirkus Reviews

Apollo · 03-15-2008, 08:06 AM

Thanks for those Pat. Went to the library and got the book to read

spdub · 03-15-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Apollo

Thanks for those Pat. Went to the library and got the book to read

Great minds think alike Apollo

Apollo · 03-15-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by spdub

Great minds think alike Apollo

Hee..and it's free!

The "Daily 10" had a brief mention of Sarah/Veronika on it's show last night
Nothing worth recording..

**andrew r** · 03-15-2008, 04:10 PM

^ Sahem that Apollo, but still noteworthy. As for the character, will we see Sarah do an accent? As Veronika's Slovenian?

sarahbrazilianfan · 03-15-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the heads up anyway Apollo !

.....BTW...I dont want to but, Ill probably end up reading the book...

...^ Good question Andy, I hope so, Id really like to see her doing an accent !

Apollo · 03-15-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew r

As for the character, will we see Sarah do an accent? As Veronika's Slovenian?

Hmmm..not sure. Believe the story is now set in NYC, so not sure how much they'll be changing

On side note here is info from when Kate Bosworth was in movie (thanks temponaut):
http://www.velvetoctopus.com/veronika/index.htm

Larger posterish things

ohiofan · 03-15-2008, 09:47 PM

Thanks for finding those, Apollo! I'll bet they film it in NYC.

Here's something Eleagold found:

"Funny, pointless piece of trivia:

According to imdb, the actress (Yoko Maki) who played Veronika (aka Towa, apparently) in the Japanese adaptation of the book, is the actress who played Yoko in "The Grudge"."

sarahbrazilianfan · 03-15-2008, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the posters Apollo ! ^

LOL....thats really...weird...

spdub · 03-16-2008, 12:04 AM

For anyone interested found the trailer for the Japanese version made in 2005

http://rapidshare.com/files/99888200/get_video.flv

onursmg · 03-16-2008, 05:02 AM

thanks to all of you for finding these great things

i hope Sarah signs it and all the sites change the name from Kate to Sarah!i'm so excited for this movie.The book was incredible.I should find the book and read it again for Sarah

ohiofan · 03-16-2008, 10:30 AM

Here's something that SMG Rox 14 found that confirms filming will be in NYC:

http://thepost.com.pk/ShowBizNews.as...150143&catid=9

Here you go Onur. We'll start right here!

onursmg · 03-16-2008, 01:02 PM

hehe, that's great to see that.good job Pat

03-14-2008, 06:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Apollo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 872 My Profile	Possible New Film Role: Gellar in talks for 'Veronika' Gellar in talks for 'Veronika' Actress in negotiations to star in indie drama By TATIANA SIEGEL Sarah Michelle Gellar is in final negotiations to star in the indie drama "Veronika Decides to Die." Story centers on a severely depressed woman who rediscovers her will to live after learning that she has only days left due to the irreparable damage done to her heart as a result of her recent suicide attempt. Larry Gross and Roberta Hanley adapted the screenplay from Paulo Coelho's novel. Emily Young ("Kiss of Life") is set to direct the project; Kate Bosworth was previously attached to star. Sriram Das is producing. Gellar was recently seen in ThinkFilm's "The Air I Breathe" and can soon be seen in the Yari Film Group romantic thriller "Possession." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

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sarahbrazilianfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,214 My Profile	OMG ! That would be awesome, Veronika Decides to Die is by a brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, which means that there's a possibility that Sarah might promote the movie here ! (...lol....my logic works in a crazy way....) Last edited by sarahbrazilianfan : 03-14-2008 at 04:16 PM.

03-15-2008, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
ohiofan Fan Artist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,052 My Profile	Thanks To Leigh For Finding This! Thanks, Apollo! Several quotes about the story and the author: "In his brilliant novel about the aftermath of a young woman's suicide attempt, Paulo Coelho explores three perennial themes: conformity, madness, and death. Twenty-four-year-old Veronika lives in Slovenia, one of the republics created by the dissolution of Yugoslavia. She works as a librarian by day, and by night carries on like many single women - dating men, occasionally sleeping with them, and returning to a single room she rents at a convent. It is a life, but not a very compelling one. So one day, Veronika decides to end it. Her failed attempt, and her inexplicable reasons for wanting to die, land her in a mental hospital." -- Variety "In this deceptively unadorned tale, narrated in a charmingly ironic style, Paul Coelho plumbs the profoundest depths of mores, madness and meaning. Thanks to Coelho's literary mastery and philosophical acuity, this engaging novel attains greatness via simplicity--a marvelous achievement! " —Lou Marinoff, author of Plato, Not Prozac! " Coelho does not so much address his readers as confide in them. His style is a kind of eavesdropping, full of lyrical whisperings and confessional asides. " —Sunday Express (UK) " With Veronika Decides to Die Coelho's legend keeps growing. " —La Presna (Argentina) " A touching fable about learning to live in the face of death. " —Kirkus Reviews Last edited by ohiofan : 03-15-2008 at 12:49 AM.

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sarahbrazilianfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,214 My Profile	Thanks for the heads up anyway Apollo ! .....BTW...I dont want to but, Ill probably end up reading the book......^ Good question Andy, I hope so, Id really like to see her doing an accent !

03-16-2008, 10:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
ohiofan Fan Artist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,052 My Profile	Thanks Spdub! Here's something that SMG Rox 14 found that confirms filming will be in NYC: http://thepost.com.pk/ShowBizNews.as...150143&catid=9 Here you go Onur. We'll start right here!

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recordable2 Love, my life inspiration Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany - Berlin Posts: 4,893 My Profile	Thanks for read!!

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eadweard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, TN, USA Posts: 3,402 My Profile	News of future SMG projects is always good news; thanks, Apollo!

03-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
onursmg Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 144 My Profile	that's great news and i hope she gets the part.This would be a big shot for Sarah.

03-14-2008, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
ohiofan Fan Artist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,052 My Profile	Thanks, Apollo! Let's keep our fingers and toes crossed!

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andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,851 My Profile	^ I hope that turns out for you Priscilla! Thanks for the info Apollo, you beat me to it! I think this cold be a great role for her, it's got a lot of potential and it's an Indie film!

03-15-2008, 08:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Apollo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 872 My Profile	Thanks for those Pat. Went to the library and got the book to read

03-15-2008, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,851 My Profile	^ Sahem that Apollo, but still noteworthy. As for the character, will we see Sarah do an accent? As Veronika's Slovenian?

03-15-2008, 09:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
ohiofan Fan Artist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,052 My Profile	Thanks for finding those, Apollo! I'll bet they film it in NYC. Here's something Eleagold found: "Funny, pointless piece of trivia: According to imdb, the actress (Yoko Maki) who played Veronika (aka Towa, apparently) in the Japanese adaptation of the book, is the actress who played Yoko in "The Grudge"."

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sarahbrazilianfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,214 My Profile	Thanks for the posters Apollo ! ^ LOL....thats really...weird...

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spdub Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 120 My Profile	For anyone interested found the trailer for the Japanese version made in 2005 http://rapidshare.com/files/99888200/get_video.flv

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03-16-2008, 05:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
onursmg Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 144 My Profile	thanks to all of you for finding these great things i hope Sarah signs it and all the sites change the name from Kate to Sarah!i'm so excited for this movie.The book was incredible.I should find the book and read it again for Sarah

03-16-2008, 01:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
onursmg Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 144 My Profile	hehe, that's great to see that.good job Pat