The early 2000s were a bustling time for fans of cult classic television and Hollywood blockbusters. As Buffy the Vampire Slayer wrapped up its epic narrative with its seventh season, admirers of the series were eager to see what lay in store for its cast, particularly its leading lady, Sarah Michelle Gellar. While the show ended in May 2003, Gellar’s thirst for roles that packed a powerful punch led her to set her eyes on Quentin Tarantino's critically acclaimed film 'Kill Bill'. However, although Gellar had hoped to join the ranks in the martial arts epic, the opportunity eluded her, leaving fans to wonder about the alternate reality where Buffy brought her slayer skills to the silver screen.
Despite missing out on 'Kill Bill', Gellar continued to make headlines, notably with her role in 'Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed'. Released in March 2004, the film quickly rose to dominate the box office, proving that the charm of the Mystery Inc. crew wasn't merely limited to Saturday morning cartoons. As Daphne Blake, Gellar reprised her role, showcasing that she could take on the comedy and mystery genres with as much poise and proficiency as her more supernatural fare.
Simultaneously, beloved shows 'Smallville' and 'Angel' returned to the screen, keeping the supernatural and superhero genres alive. With Tom Welling captivating audiences as a young Clark Kent and David Boreanaz continuing to fight the dark forces as Angel, fans of television had plenty to keep their evenings entertaining long after Buffy's final battle in Sunnydale.