Sarah Michelle Gellar chatted with JustJared.com at Comic-Con 2011, held earlier in the month in San Diego, Calif.

Here’s what the 34-year-old actress had to share about her new TV show, Ringer:

JJ: What do you think will surprise people the most with Ringer?

SMG: Hopefully the storylines, hopefully the twists and turns, we’ll keep them on their toes! Just when you think you know where it’s going, it diverts into a totally different area.

JJ: You are known for such an iconic role – how does that change your performance when you are playing a new character? How do you take on that challenge?

SMG: I think that none of us would be here without the fans, and I know specifically for my show, we were a midseason replacement on the WB based on a failed movie. I mean, let’s be honest, our odds weren’t very good. It was the fans fighting for us, and talking about us and keeping us present that made people tune into the show and those are the people that you want to honor – those are the TV fans. It’s why you do it. I don’t make a television show for awards, you make it so that people will enjoy watching it. To me, you honor that in what you choose, I think you pick characters, not in a similar vain but that do appeal to the same audience. I say it’s sort of a cross between Buffy and Cruel Intentions, a good combo.

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JJ: Talk to us about taking on two roles for Ringer.

SMG: Everyone has their own process. To me acting is acting – I pretend to be whomever, it’s just like the ultimate dress up.

JJ: What’s been your favorite part of the show?

SMG: My favorite part so far has just been being with these people and having sort of an adult experience on set where we all look forward to being together and we go home. We all talk about our children and it’s the next part of life for me.

JJ: What is on your bucket list?

SMG: Bucket list? I would like to have a really long vacation.

JJ: You did! And now you’re back!

SMG: Ohh [laughs] yeah, oh right, oops. I want to go to the Maldives! That’s not the answer you wanted, I know that, but that’s really what I would like. I would like to go to the Seychelles and the Maldives. That’s on my bucket list [laughs].

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Entertainment Weekly has revealed a new Promotional Art from Ringer. Up in the gallery:

Looks like Sarah Michelle Gellar is back to work! Here are some set pictures from Friday, July 22. Huge thanks to Luciana from DeppLovers

I have to admit, sitting at a table with Sarah Michelle Gellar is an unreal experience. In real life, she’s sweet and very funny. I took part in Ringer’s first ever press room at Comic-Con, as well as Sarah’s second ever appearance at the large convention. Nestor Carbonell (Victor), Ioan Gruffudd (Andrew) and Kris Polaha (Henry) were joined by producers Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder and Pam Veasey for the press room. They sat down to talk to us about how they joined the show, what they love about their characters and what’s in store for this mysterious new series.

Producers Eric C. Charmelo, Nicole Snyder and Pam Veasey

Up first was our table with the producers. Eric and Nicole originally plotted out three seasons. They think that actors like Sarah and Nestor who both worked on iconic shows have a built in fanbase and they want to make sure they do the fans justice. But they also believe that they are such good actors that they can easily slot into these different roles. Buffy fans may be disappointed about the lack of vampires, but there will be some action in Ringer, as well as suspense and danger.

The producers believe that the story can keep going because these characters can always be put in suspicious, dangerous and different situations that always open up another question. Once each question is answered, they will bring up new mysteries.

Flashbacks will be a part of this show. They explained that Bridget and Siobhan are basically like night and day and we will definitely be learning more about their history. We’ll see the sisters together pre-estrangement and learn what lead to their estrangement. The show is about each character having two faces: one in private and one in public. They’ll show us scenes in Wyoming, in Lake Tahoe (where Bridget and Siobhan are from) and New York.

A lot of noir films were the inspiration for Ringer, including The Last Seduction, Blood Simple and Dressed to Kill, as well as the show Damages.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Nestor Carbonell

Next came Sarah and Michelle, who get along like old friends. Sarah joked that Ringer is like a cross between Buffy and Cruel Intentions. She also explained that she’s in her 30s but is a big CW watcher (she likes Gossip Girl and America’s Next Top Model) and believes that the network wants to broaden their age range a bit and Ringer can help with that. I agree with her because when you watch the show you’ll recognize it is geared towards a slightly more grown-up audience than 90210, for example. CBS has a specific formula and audience and while she respects it, she thinks that The CW is probably a better fit in the end.

Sarah came into the show after Eric and Nicole pitched the idea to her, so she got involved after the initial planning stages for the next three seasons. While she has had some input, she said that she’s very happy with what they came up with for the series.

Nestor was asked about his character and explained that Victor had a friendship with Bridget and was trying to protect her while she’s going to be a witness, but then met Siobhan (who is actually Bridget) and believes that Siobhan is just as wily and crafty as her sister. He believes that each character is fueled by blind ambition and also thinks that Victor himself is hiding secrets.

Sarah says that each character will be going through emotional developments but believes that Bridget might be going through the biggest learning experience.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar looking pretty at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, here are some pictures:

Entertainment Weekly has an interview with Sarah, head over to their website to watch it.

She’s back! This fall, Sarah Michelle Gellar will be returning to TV in The CW’s Ringer, a mystery in which she plays a woman on the run who assumes the identity of her identical twin sister. And, while visiting EW’s Comic-Con suite, Gellar spoke about what the “water-cooler” show, which will provide answers to fans who tune into the mysterious series. (After all, Gellar, a TV fan herself, says she feels frustrated without answers.) Click the jump to see Gellar talk to EW’s Kristen Baldwin about Ringer and whether playing twins means she’s getting paid twice.

The CW has unveiled a 3 and a half minute sneak peek at Sarah Michelle Gellar’s new show, Ringer, down here at Comic-Con 2011. Take a look!

Ringer Trailer:

A troubled young woman on the run (Sarah Michelle Gellar) hides out by living the life of her wealthy twin sister. One problem: Her sibling has a bounty on her head as well.

Ringer premieres Tuesday, September 13 on The CW.

From Entertainment Weekly, I added those two posters:

The Hollywood Reporter has a special feature on Comic Con and it features Sarah. I’ve uploaded some Pictures and if anyone can get their special Comic Con Issue that comes out tomorrow and scan for us, would be awesome.

Behind Scenes from the Photo Shoot:

One of the most highly anticipated new shows of the fall is Ringer, which signals Sarah Michelle Gellar’s return to primetime television in the dual roles of identical twin sisters, each with secrets. When one takes over the other’s life, things get even more complicated.

The premise of the new CW drama

In the new drama, Gellar plays estranged twin sisters, Bridget and Siobhan. When, after reconnecting, Bridget believes Siobhan to be dead, she takes over her sister’s life because she’s on the run. Meanwhile, Siobhan had her own secrets, and Bridget’s going to discover that taking over her identical twin sister’s life may not have been a good idea and may, in fact, make things worse for her.

According to E! Online, “producers are looking for someone to play a housekeeper who knows something is up with the switcherooed twins.” It seemed that it was only a matter of time before someone on Ringer would grow suspicious. It’s not like Bridget and Siobhan were super close before (in fact, no one knew Siobhan has a twin sister, which is why Bridget can take over her life), so there’s bound to be more than a couple of slip-ups on Bridget’s part in her sister’s family. But with all the secrets on this show, what will someone becoming suspicious mean for Bridget’s safety?

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