Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and her team escaped unharmed after a significant fire broke out at a luxury hotel in Paris on Wednesday morning. Gellar was in the French capital to promote her latest horror-thriller, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, when the emergency prompted a full-scale evacuation of guests and film staff. The incident occurred during a scheduled press junket for the film, which also stars Kathryn Newton and Elijah Wood. Sarah Michelle Gellar Pays Emotional Tribute to Her 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Co-star Nicholas Brendon.

Hotel Fire Prompts Mass Evacuation

The fire reportedly originated in the hotel’s kitchen late Wednesday morning. The situation escalated quickly, requiring the deployment of nearly 100 firefighters to the scene. Emergency services managed to bring the blaze under control, though the hotel and surrounding area were cordoned off during the operation. While the majority of guests were evacuated safely, reports indicate that three individuals were treated for minor injuries related to the incident. Gellar and her promotional team were confirmed to be safe and accounted for shortly after the building was cleared.

'Ready or Not 2' Promo Continues

Despite the harrowing disruption, the promotional tour for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is expected to continue. The sequel to the 2019 cult hit was released in U.S. theatres on March 20, 2026, and is slated for a staggered rollout across Europe starting in early April. The film has already garnered positive early reviews, with Gellar’s return to the horror genre being a major draw for international audiences. Hot Pink: Sarah Michelle Gellar to Lead Amazon's Comedy Pilot Based on Elana K Arnold's Book.

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'Buffy' Reboot Officially Cancelled

The Paris incident follows a disappointing week for Gellar's fanbase. The actress recently confirmed via Instagram that the highly anticipated reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer titled Buffy: New Sunnydale has been cancelled by Hulu. The project was set to be helmed by Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao and would have seen Gellar reprise her iconic role as Buffy Summers. In a weekend post, Gellar shared her disappointment with her followers, "Unfortunately, Hulu has decided not to move forward with ‘Buffy: New Sunnydale’... I am really sad to have to share this, but I wanted you all to hear it from me. I want to thank Chloe Zhao, because I never thought I would find myself back in Buffy’s stylish yet affordable boots." The reboot was intended to revisit Buffy's life years after the original series finale, but internal shifts at the streaming platform reportedly led to the project being shelved indefinitely.

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