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Director of Nicholas Brendon’s Last Film Remembers ‘Buffy’ Star: ‘This Loss Is a Gut Punch’

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The writer and director of the movie that was likely Nicholas Brendon‘s final starring film role is speaking out after the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star’s death on Friday. Joston Ramon Theney said Brendon was “incredibly proud” of the work he did on romance drama “Yesterday Is Almost Here.”

“Nicholas was the heart of our upcoming film, and his loss is felt profoundly by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him,” said Theney.

Director of Nicholas Brendon's Last Film Remembers 'Buffy' Star: 'This Loss Is a Gut Punch'