Sarah Michelle Gellar has a new CBS pilot

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s new CBS pilot Ringer is an “edgy thriller” — according to its producer. Peter Traugott spoke to Entertainment Weekly magazine about the project.

“It’s an edgy thriller about redemption and about revenge,” he said.

“There’s a point of view of two twin sisters who grew apart over a tragedy in their past. And one now seeks redemption and the other one seeks revenge.”

Traugott explained that one twin, Bridget, will assume her sister Siobhan’s life following her death in a boating accident.

“Sarah’s playing both roles,” he confirmed. “[Bridget is] living the life of her more successful sister only to come to find out that her life is equally as fraught with danger and complication.”

Peter also revealed that the show will explore Siobhan’s life before her death, comparing the storytelling approach to legal drama Damages.

Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Gellar has previously been blamed for 50,000 women abandoning traditional Western religion to study paganism.