One of the most popular panel’s at this year’s Comic Con was Saturday’s discussion with the guy living every fanboy’s fantasy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon and two of the stars of his highly anticipated upcoming series Dollhouse: Buffy Alumnus Eliza Dushku and from Battlestar Galactica (the show that everyone loves to tell you to watch) Tahmoh Penniket. After a thrilling screening of the latest extended trailer, the trio (only Whedon and Dushku were scheduled to appear so fans were delighted to see “Helo” there, too) mostly made with the insider banter and took questions from drooling fans about how the series got started (he came up with it in the bathroom while at lunch with Dushku!) and what fans can expect (a new Whedon world that has elements of fantasy and sci-fi, but is really about “people” instead of “creatures”) Dushku and Penniket were blatantly flirtatious, though she seemed to take the whole thing a little more seriously than either of the men. She was red-carpet ready with bouncy curls and a dark top, Whedon showed up shlubby in a hoody and baggy pants and Penniket sipped on Muscle Milk for most of the panel. I’m sure it’s tough to maintain those bulging biceps - but your protein fix can’t wait an hour? Who knows, maybe it’s part of his plan to solidify some kind of meathead persona for the show. But I doubt it.

At one point, lovely ‘liza riffed on Joss’ contributions to her career. She noted his support and how well he fit into her life and likened him to a “career brassiere.” Not sure if she came up with this on her own, but I am sure the imagery made more than one jaw drop.

Dollhouse will air on FOX beginning in January, before 24. The show follows Echo, a woman who has had her personality wiped clean so that she may be imprinted with many different roles for any variety of tasks. However, Echo begins to become self-aware and question her orders. Penniket plays FBI agent, Paul Smith, who becomes obsessed with Echo and the dollhouse, which is thought to be an urban legend. The show will also star Olivia Williams (Rushmore), Fran Kranz (CBS’ Welcome to the Captain) and Dichen Lachman (Australia’s Neighbours).

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