Sarah Michelle Gellar Hints at Role in New 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel

The actress confirms her unofficial involvement in the 2025 slasher sequel directed by her close friend Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a set photo on Instagram, fueling speculation about her involvement in the upcoming 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' sequel.
While confirming she will not reprise her role as Helen Shivers, Gellar revealed she has an 'unofficial' role assisting with continuity due to her close ties to the cast and crew.
Freddie Prinze Jr., Gellar's husband, is confirmed to return as Ray Bronson, alongside other original cast member Jennifer Love Hewitt, who is in talks to reprise her role.
The sequel, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and written by Robinson and Sam Lansky, features a new ensemble cast including Lola Tung, Madelyn Cline, and Jonah Haur-King.
Sony Pictures has scheduled the release of the follow-up to the 1997 slasher hit for July 18, 2025.