Tinsletown is abuzz with The CW’s announcement of a potential spinoff/remake of Beverly Hills, 90210. The teen soap defined the Decade of the ‘90s, producing a mind-boggling 292 episodes and making household names of young actors like Jason Priestley, Luke Perry, Shannen Doherty, Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth (now a co-star on WBNX comedy What I Like About You). Veronica Mars fans are pumped that the drama’s mastermind, Rob Thomas, is negotiating to write the fast-tracked project, with a decision on filming a pilot expected within weeks, says The Hollywood Reporter. Such a high-profile series is likely to attract attention from all corners of the industry, and it’s always fun to play “casting director” at home. For instance, if the new show heads back to West Beverly High, young teens like Logan Lerman (Jack & Bobby), Vivien Cardone (Delia on Everwood) and Emma Roberts (Unfabulous) would make intriguing students, wouldn’t they? Got any heartthrob suggestions of your own? Reviving the storied 90210 franchise makes sense as a complement to popular CW serials Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill; plus, Degrassi has proven for decades that school backdrops are a great place to introduce teen issues, hit music, and a stream of fresh talent.

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