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Sarah Michelle Gellar Reflects on Scooby-Doo Disappointment

1/17/2026

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Sarah Michelle Gellar, the actress who played Daphne in the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo film, discussed her mixed feelings on a podcast.
She initially felt disappointed because she envisioned an adult-oriented project.
The film became a family movie as the studio aimed for a kid-friendly approach and removed edgier content.
Gellar said the loss of Robin Williams prompted her to take a break from acting to spend time with her children.

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Story summary

Sarah Michelle Gellar, the actress who played Daphne in the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo film, discussed her mixed feelings on a podcast.
She initially felt disappointed because she envisioned an adult-oriented project.
The film became a family movie as the studio aimed for a kid-friendly approach and removed edgier content.
Gellar said the loss of Robin Williams prompted her to take a break from acting to spend time with her children.