In 2000, Dushku starred in the hit cheerleader comedy "Bring It On". She followed that up with "Soul Survivors", reuniting her with "Race the Sun" co-star Casey Affleck. In 2001, she appeared in "The New Guy" with DJ Qualls and "City by the Sea" with Robert De Niro and James Franco. The latter film garnered attention from a wider adult audience and several good reviews. The same year, Kevin Smith invited Dushku to be a part of "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back".