‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Director ‘Tried Relentlessly’ to Convince Sarah Michelle Gellar to Return for Sequel Despite Her Character’s Death: I Had to ‘Pitch Some Crazy S—’

Despite Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's efforts, Sarah Michelle Gellar cannot be brought back for the reboot of *I Know What You Did Last Summer*. Robinson tried to fit Gellar into the new film but had to admit that Helen Shivers is no longer with them. While Gellar won’t be starring, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. will return along with a mix of newcomers. Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed she won't be in the film but has an unofficial role as continuity, ensuring characters align with the story. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' hits theaters on July 18.