Sarah Michelle Gellar Returns To TV In A Gripping New Series

Hey there, TV fans! Let’s talk about something exciting: both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its iconic star, Sarah Michelle Gellar, are making a comeback to the small screen. But this time, they’re doing it in completely different ways. While Buffy is getting rebooted with a fresh Slayer, Sarah’s diving into a brand-new limited series called Sometimes I Lie. This show is based on Alice Feeney’s debut novel and promises to be a thrilling ride.

What’s Sometimes I Lie All About?

According to Deadline, here’s the scoop on the series: Sometimes I Lie stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Amber Reynolds, a woman who wakes up in the hospital unable to move, speak, or even open her eyes. But here’s the kicker—she can hear everything going on around her, and the people around her have no idea she’s conscious. Amber doesn’t remember what happened to her, but she’s got a hunch her husband might be involved. The story switches between her current paralyzed state, the week leading up to her accident, and entries from her childhood diaries written 20 years ago. Talk about suspense!

Why Did Alice Feeney Write This Story?

Alice Feeney, the author behind Sometimes I Lie and a former BBC reporter, opened up to the Washington Independent Review of Books about her inspiration for the book. She explained that Amber’s unique perspective is what really drew her in. “I’ve always been a fan of unreliable narrators, but I wanted to take it a step further. Amber doesn’t just lie to the readers; she lies to herself. That’s what makes her so fascinating to me,” Alice shared. “This isn’t just about the lies we tell each other; it’s also about the lies we tell ourselves. We all do it sometimes, don’t we?”

Alice elaborated further in a post for WHSmith’s blog, saying, “The story flips between the past and the present, with a twist—childhood diaries. Memories, as we all know, can be deceptive. Two people can remember the same event in completely different ways, and both will swear their version is the truth. It’s also a story about the masks we wear to fit in with the people around us. When you pretend to be someone you’re not for too long, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are.”

Who’s Producing the Show?

The television adaptation of Sometimes I Lie is being brought to life by Ellen DeGeneres’ production company, A Very Good Production, in collaboration with Warner Bros TV. With such powerhouse names behind it, fans can expect a series that’s both captivating and thought-provoking.