Freddie Prinze Jr Didn’t Think I Know What You Did Last Summer Would Make A Comeback. How Scream Changed His Mind

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It’s an exciting period for horror enthusiasts as the genre continues to flourish without any signs of abating. Remarkable horror films are making a comeback in theaters with sequels, and one of the most eagerly awaited upcoming horror movies is the latest adaptation of “I Know What You Did Last Summer“. This movie will welcome back Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., with the latter expressing initial doubts about this new slasher flick. However, he revealed that the success of “Scream” significantly influenced his decision to reconsider.

When a new I Know What You Did Last Summer began filming, fans were thrilled when it was announced that Hewitt and Prinze were returning as Julie and Ray respectively. But this isn’t necessarily something the She’s All That actor expected. In a post from ET’s Instagram, he was asked if he ever expected to be walking a the red carpet with his wife Sarah Michelle Gellar on another installment of the slasher franchise. He answered honestly:

A while ago, it seemed quite distant. Yet, when the latest Screams were released, I found myself thinking, “Perhaps there’s a glimmer of hope.” It could be possible.

It’s clear that the revamped Scream films have been a hit at the box office, demonstrating a strong appeal for those classic ’90s horror movies. As an avid fan of I Know What You Did Last Summer, I can’t wait to witness The Fisherman’s return on the big screen.

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar first crossed paths on set, which undeniably played a significant role in their relationship. Their appearance together on the red carpet at the latest movie premiere was met with enthusiasm by fans, and it appears that these horror legends were having a great time too. As Prinze himself mentioned during an interview:

Instead, she pointed out that it had been quite some time since they last did this, and she found it rather pleasant. It’s always refreshing to dress up every now and then.

My heart is softening, as generations from the ’90s have adored Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar for decades. We’ve seen them mature and form a family, which makes their return to the red carpet all the more exciting. Although SMG won’t be in the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer (she’s deceased, remember?), she did pay a visit to the set and is a supporter of the series.

It’ll surely be intriguing to find out how well this fresh slasher movie fares, and whether it could potentially rejuvenate the series. Here’s a quick recap – you can catch the trailer for ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ right here:

(Note that I’ve added the “Here’s a quick recap” phrase to make the sentence more conversational and easier to read.)

In the upcoming movie “IKWYDLS,” only a small portion of the footage has been revealed, leaving us uncertain about the roles Julie and Ray will play within the narrative. It appears that we’re following a new set of teenagers being pursued by The Fisherman, but fans are thrilled to witness the return of these legacy characters in the action. However, I’m disappointed that Brandy won’t reprise her role as Karla this time around. There might be hope for her return if another sequel is commissioned, given that she was in discussions to come back for the most recent sequel.

On July 18th, when the movie “I Know What You Did Last Summer” premieres in theaters as part of the 2025 film lineup, all secrets will be unveiled. Here’s hoping that Ray and Julie make it through this chilling adventure, so they can potentially reappear if there are more sequels to come.

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2025-07-15 17:11