Matt Lanter Joins The Cast Of โ€˜90210'

A new blue-eyed blonde is enrolling at West Beverly High School.

Matt Lanter has signed on to play Liam on the new โ€œ90210,โ€ The CW confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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Matt has yet to film his first scenes, but according to People, he is expected to make his debut on the popular teen drama beginning in February.

While little is known about Mattโ€™s character, Liam, his storyline will be entangled with AnnaLynne McCordโ€™s character, Naomi, the mag reported.

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Matt, 25, is an Ohio-born model and actor. He is currently the voice of Anakin Skywalker in โ€œStar Wars: The Clone Wars,โ€ in the film and TV versions of the series.

In 2005, Matt had a five-episode arc in โ€œHeroesโ€ playing high schooler Brody Mitchum, opposite Hayden Panettiere in 2006. He has also had guest roles in โ€œGreyโ€™s Anatomy,โ€ โ€œBig Love,โ€ โ€œCSI: Crime Scene Investigationโ€ and the ABC Family movie, โ€œThe Cutting Edge 3.โ€

โ€œ90210โ€ returns with new episodes on Tuesday, January 6, at 8 PM on The CW.

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