Hollywood stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Brendan Fraser delivered a dose of nostalgic charm as they reunited on the red carpet for the premiere of his new movie, Rental Family, at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.
A Radiant Reunion For Co-Stars
The American actress, 48, famed for her iconic role as Buffy Summers in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, looked effortlessly stylish. She showcased her timeless beauty in a sophisticated black sleeveless waistcoat featuring a plunging neckline and a crisp white collar. Gellar completed the chic ensemble with matching suit trousers and a elegant white handbag.
She was there to support her former co-star, Brendan Fraser, 56, with whom she shared the screen in the 2007 film The Air I Breathe. Fraser, who takes the leading role in Rental Family, cut a dapper figure in a smart grey suit and tie for the occasion.
Star-Studded Guest List
The premiere was a bustling event filled with familiar faces from the entertainment world. Logan Lerman, 33, best known for his leading role in the Percy Jackson franchise, opted for a casual look with a teal bomber jacket layered over a black shirt and trousers.
Avan Jogia, 33, beloved for his role in the Nickelodeon series Victorious, brought an edgy vibe to the red carpet. He wore a distinctive tie-up leather jacket over a black turtleneck, pairing the outfit with frayed black jeans and a classic pair of Dr. Martens boots.
Matthew Greenfield, the president of Searchlight Pictures, which is producing the film, was also spotted posing happily with the two main stars of the evening.
Afterparty and Career Updates
Later, at the afterparty, Sarah Michelle Gellar was seen covering up with a sleek black blazer. She was joined by the film's director, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, 37, who sported a navy jumper and a striking orange dress.
In exciting news for fans, it was announced over the summer that the iconic show Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making a surprise comeback on the streaming platform Hulu. Despite previously dismissing suggestions of a return, Gellar, a mother-of-two, appears to have had a change of heart. She recently teased followers with an Instagram snap that hinted she was at a table read for the pilot of a new series.
In a poignant tribute, Gellar recently honoured her late Buffy co-star, Michelle Trachtenberg, on what would have been her 40th birthday. Trachtenberg, who Gellar referred to as a 'little sister', played Dawn Summers, Buffy's younger sibling in the series. The actress passed away at the age of 39 on February 26.
For Brendan Fraser, this project marks a significant career moment. After a decade away from the spotlight, he made a triumphant return, winning an Oscar for his powerful performance in the 2022 drama The Whale. With Rental Family, the George of the Jungle star makes a welcome return to comedy. The film explores the unique Japanese phenomenon of 'rental families', where people hire actors to pretend to be relatives. Fraser plays an American actor whose faltering career leads him to take a job with a Tokyo rental family company, a role that offers him profound insights into his own life.
