Exclusive: Is Mischa Barton Moving In To Melrose Place?
We haven't seen Mischa Barton on TV since Twilight star Cam Gigandet ran Marissa Cooper off an O.C. road a few years back, but it could just be a matter of time. An industry insider tells me that Mischa is testing for a role on The CW's Melrose Place remake today, saying the network is very excited about her.
No surprise, as they had originally wanted Barton to play Gossip Girl's Georgina Sparks, a part that eventually went to Michelle Trachtenberg. Seems M.B. is more interested in the idea of depicting an adult TV character.
And you? Are you into the idea of an all grown up Barton back in your living room every week? I think it's a good move for the show. While old school Melrose fans will probably tune in for the new series' first episode, younger viewers who are more familiar with The O.C. may watch because of Mischa.
If she does in fact land the role, she will go to work with Greek's Michael Rady who was cast as Jonah Miller, an aspiring filmmaker, last week. His character is said to be a lot like the original show's Billy, played by Andrew Shue.
No word on which veteran Melrose character Mischa might be emulating. Marcia Cross' crazy Kimberly maybe?!
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Korbi I guess its good news. Not a big Marrisa fan (Summer all the way) lets hope Ausiello and Kristen dont talk to someone in her camp that will deny no matter what and then we have to deal with the idiots again from their message boards
LOL Dave!
Lol re Dave's comment! Good scoop Korbi, I don't think Mischa is a bad idea. That's fun.
Hear hear Dave!
As for the news...meh...not a big Marissa or Mischa fan!!
No way Mischa is going back to TV!
If you check out her work since after The O.C. she's done 11 projects - ALL movies. Nothing for TV.
Just rumors..
TV is a good move for her, her film career has went nowhere since The OC. And Melrose should be a hot show...she was smart to hold out for an adult role.
This is the same source that says that Lilly was leaving Lost? LOL!
All OC fans will watch. Smart.
Nooo, this is the worst idea ever. She's like the female version of Andrew Shue, and that's not a compliment.
I guess that movie career really worked out for her. I just hope this isn't true. She's a horrible actor, but I guess every show needs one or two.