A New Day's Dawn, Big-Screen Dreams and a Real-Life Sister

How does it feel that the show's ending?
Well, I don't like to speak for anyone else, but I know for me, people have asked if I'm upset or sad. Honestly, I'm really not. I joined the show three years ago, and it's just been wonderful. I like the people I work with. I think each and every episode has good storylines and has kept the audience interested.

The only way for Buffy to go out is not to be overkill. Seven years is awesome. We've done original stuff--let us go out with a bang. Change is healthy. People should be happy about something so wonderful coming to an end, as opposed to coming to a crashing halt because we're forced to.

Would you want to do a Buffy movie?
I don't like to say no. I think Dawn is an amazing character, and I have a lot left to experience with her. I'd have to see the situation as it presents itself, but I'm looking forward to going back to movies and doing a lot more of that.

You're working on a movie now, right?
It's a teen movie for DreamWorks, about four high school seniors who go to Europe--three boys and me. It's about all the funny situations they get into. I'm the funny girl who everyone thinks is one of the guys, then suddenly she's in a bikini, and she's not one of the guys anymore.

What has been your favorite Dawn moment?
The dancing in the musical. It was great. I told Joss I didn't really like to sing very much, but I would dance. He had a whole number choreographed, and I loved it. It was so much fun.

Do you have a favorite episode?
It's hard to pick a favorite. I'm lucky enough to say I've been a part of some phenomenal hours of television. Two of my favorite episodes are the musical episode and "The Body," which showed raw human emotion. That was so exciting to portray. I love a good challenge. The musical episode scared me beyond belief. I had a nervous breakdown going into the recording booth! But Joss was right there to tell me, "You can do it."

How would you like to see Buffy end?
I'd like to see some questions answered that have been brought up over the course of the show--but not all of them. I believe that leaves intrigue--just maybe the origin of people or how the Slayer is born. I'd like some foreshadowing to happen--references to new beginnings. I think it's important that Buffy go out with a bang no matter what...whether it's introducing new ideas or bringing back old ones. That's the way it should happen.

Will you keep in touch with everyone?
Definitely--we all exchanged cell-phone numbers. Sarah has always been like a sister to me.