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Zooey Deschanel has said that she was immediately drawn to the script for new Fox comedy New Girl.

The 500 Days of Summer actress, who plays lead character Jess in the new series, claimed that she instantly identified with the character.

"I think it was page one," Deschanel told Starpulse, when asked at what point she decided to take on the project. "It was really special from the beginning of the script.

"I just loved this material. I felt like this is a character I could feel really good about doing for a long time."

Deschanel also commented on whether her sister Emily, who is currently expecting her first child, could make a guest appearance on the show.

"I don't know. It would be cool. She's welcome," she added.

The actress also announced that she recently recorded a Christmas album, which will reach stores around October.

New Girl premieres on Fox on September 20.