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An Ugly Betty Veteran Will Direct Sarah Michelle Gellar’s New Pilot

Last month we told you Sarah Michelle Gellar might finally be returning to TV via a new CBS drama pilot called Ringer, and Buffy fans rejoiced. Now said project has found a director, and it’s an interesting choice: Richard Shepard. While he’s worked a lot for the Eye lately, directing the pilot for Criminal Minds and its upcoming spin-off, Shepard is best known for writing and directing the 2005 Sundance favorite The Matador, as well as for his Emmy-winning turn helming the pilot for Ugly Betty. We’re praying this doesn’t mean SMG will be sporting braces and really bad sweaters in her new show.

An Ugly Betty Veteran Will Direct Sarah Michelle Gellar’s New Pilot