

"Return" follows 'Kelli' as she returns home from war and learns how to adjust to a slower, normal life. In February 2012, Cardellini starred as 'Kelli' in the independent film "Return," opposite Michael Shannon and John Slattery which earned Cardellini an Independent Spirit Award nomination for "Best Female Lead." "Return" was featured in the Director's Fortnight section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and was an official entry at The Deauville, London and Palm Springs International Film Festivals. The film was based on the true story of Danny Greene, a tough Irish thug working for mobsters in Cleveland during the 1970s. In 2011, Cardellini co-starred in Jonathan Hensleigh's independent feature film "Kill the Irishman," alongside Christopher Walken, Ray Stevenson and Val Kilmer. Directed by John Glenn, this thriller tells the story of a former criminal who is drawn into an illicit endeavor and subsequently finds himself living an inexplicable new life working at a psychiatric facility. In 2008, Cardellini portrayed the lead role of 'Julie Ingram' in the feature film "The Lazarus Project" starring alongside 'Paul Walker'.
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This western, which was the prequel to "Lonesome Dove," (the television series created in 1989 by McMurtry) aired on three consecutive evenings for two hours each night. Cardellini starred alongside Val Kilmer and Steve Zahn in the six-hour, epic mini-series in 2008, written by McMurtry (based on McMurtry's novel of the same name), directed by Simon Wincer and executive-produced by Ossana. It was upon working with Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana on this film, that they later cast her in CBS's Hallmark Hall of Fame mini-series Comanche Moon (2008), a testament to their trust in Cardellini's talent and presence on screen. In the same year, Cardellini delivered a heartfelt performance as a jilted lover in Ang Lee's highly-acclaimed drama, Brokeback Mountain (2005), which garnered major accolades from critics, including an Academy Award nomination and Golden Globe win for Best Picture and Outstanding Ensemble in a Motion Picture Drama by the Screen Actor's Guild. "American Gun" was the debut feature of director/co-writer Aric Avelino, which has earned a Best Picture nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2007. In 2005, Cardellini starred in the ensemble film, American Gun (2005), for IFC Films, alongside Donald Sutherland, Forest Whitaker and Marcia Gay Harden. She also co-starred in 'Brian Robbins'' Good Burger (1997), Legally Blonde (2001), with Reese Witherspoon, and Tom McLoughlin's The Unsaid (2001) with Andy Garcia, as well as in the Adam Sandler-produced comedy, Grandma's Boy (2006). Cardellini captured the hearts of young girls, boys and teenagers, worldwide, for her portrayal of Velma in Warner Bros.'s Scooby-Doo (2002). She played academic decathlete Lindsay Weir on the celebrated series, which won an Emmy Award in the Category of "Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series". Herīreakthrough part came when she was cast in Freaks and Geeks (1999). Linda was cast in her first role, on the series Bone Chillers (1996). Theater or Los Angeles to pursue film and television.

Linda attended Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California.Īfter graduating, she had to decide whether to go to New York to pursue She became interested in acting at age ten, when she performedĪ singing role in a school Christmas play.

Up in the San Francisco Bay area, California, the youngest of four children. She is of Italian (from her paternal grandfather), Irish (from her mother), German, English, and Scottish descent.

In the 2022 animated movie Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!, there are a handful of scenes that confirm Velma's sexuality, while HBO Max's Velma features a Velma and Daphne kiss as well as adult themes such as drug references.Linda Edna Cardellini was born in Redwood City, California, to Lorraine (Hernan) and Wayne David Cardellini, a businessman. "I think that people listen, especially these days, to social media, they listen to fans and that fandom is really strong."Īlthough there are no plans for a Rated-R Scooby-Doo yet, the franchise recently branched out into more mature themes after the movie's producer confirmed that Velma Dinkley is gay. "Listen, I think that, if you can get the Snyder Cut of Batman out, I don't know there's a reason why you can't get that out. Speaking to TooFab in July 2022, Matthew said an "R-rated third film would be a super fun thing to see". While Freddie is a hard pass on a new Scooby movie, his co-star Matthew Lillard, who played Shaggy, would be down to star in an R-rated third film. I've been on two jobs where I had regret doing it and Scooby was one of them." Has 'Zero Interest' In Doing R-Dated Scooby Doo
