Josie Bissett Interested ...

Original castmember, Josie Bissett, who played Jane Mancini from Seasons 1-5 & 7 has expressed interest in the new Melrose!

What’s up with the Melrose Place remake rumors? Will you be a part of it?

I don’t know a lot about it. I know Laura Leighton and Thomas Calabro have signed on, which is great. I don’t know what the scripts are like, but I’m assuming it has to be good if Laura and Thomas went for it. I would definitely be interested. I am on another show , but I would be so excited to do a cameo.

Doug Savant Talks Melrose

Original cast member Doug Savant (Matt Fielding, S1-6) briefly discussed the upcoming reboot, starring his real-life wife Laura Leighton (Sydney Andrews):

Doug Savant may be busy with Desperate Housewives, but he tells us, “If they were interested in having me back, I would entertain the idea. They haven’t asked me; I’m very interested in the new Melrose Place. [My real-life wife] the gorgeous Laura Leighton is going to show up on the show, and I’m sure it’s going to be a huge success, so I’m really excited about that.”

Daphne Zuniga Says No To Melrose Return ... Kind Of ...

“I won’t be a part of this [the new Melrose Place], unless they want to bring me on as a guest. Just for the fun of it. That was a long time ago for me and I am doing so much other stuff, it would feel like going back to the past. I am not interested in going back to where there are all these younger people – who I was 10 years ago. Now I have would have to be their mother, like a mother hen. What, there is going to be a mini-Jo there? It would be like playing the old lady in apartment six. Not going to happen, no, sorry. But we will see how it goes.”

source: http://www.melroseplaceblog.com/2009/04/29/daphne-zuniga-on-new-melrose-place-reboot-%e2%80%9cnot-going-to-happen%e2%80%9d/

First Glimpse From The Set of Melrose!

Laura Leighton (Sydney Andrews) arriving on set (also pictured is Shaun Sipos)

Ashlee Simpson (Violet) arrives on set with cupcakes from Sprinkles

Jonah Miller (Michael Rady)

Dr. Michael Mancini (Thomas Calabro)

Ella Flynn (Katie Cassidy)

Riley Richmond (Jessica Lucas)

David Patterson (Shaun Sipos) & Michael Mancini (Thomas Calabro)

David Patterson (Shaun Sipos)

Minor Updates ...

Just a brief update! Nothing really new is going on in the world of CW's Melrose Place. Shooting of the pilot is going on now and we won't find out until the May upfronts (usually the second week of May, if I can remember correctly) if the show will make it on the fall schedule, although from all indications, it's a lock, although a few months ago, it was said Heather Locklear was a "lock" to reprise her role as Amanda, and she ended up turning them down. So ... stay tuned!

* According to Ask Ausiello, 90210's Ryan Eggold (Ryan Matthews) isn't confirmed for the spin-off

* Ashlee Simpson-Wentz posted on her Twitter page that filming takes place and wraps this week on the pilot

* The newest TVGuide magazine (with Nicollette Sheridan on the cover) has a nice half-page article on Laura Leighton's return as Sydney in the new Melrose Place

Crazy Rumor? Spoiler? Wild Guess? Where's Syd Been?

According to Ask Ausiello at ew.com:

Question: Any idea how the new Melrose Place will explain what the hell happened to Sydney? If she didn't go six feet under, where did she go? --Dave
Ausiello: I've got two words for you: Women's. Prison.

Time will tell, I guess? My guess is that Sydney faked her death to collect insurance money of some sort, leading to an arrest and hard times in jail. I would even go so far as to say con artist Sophie Burns on Beverly Hills, 90210 was an amnesiac Syd. That's probably stretching it, but it would be a great way to explain it away.

Another Blast From The Past! The Doctor Is In!

Another FANTASTIC bit of casting news! Thomas Calabro has FINALLY been approached to reprise his role of Michael. He's the only actor of the original series to have appeared in nearly every episode of Melrose Place's entire seven seasons (Heather Locklear debuted mid-way through Season 1). Calabro joins Laura Leighton as the only two former stars to agree to be on the new series. But, according to People, Calabro's Michael is father to David Patterson (Jake Hansen's son, played by Shaun Sipos), which comes off as very odd! More details as they emerge!

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20270500,00.html

HOLY CRAP! MAJOR CASTING NEWS! Laura Leighton Joins Melrose!

In what will come as a major, shocking casting announcement, Sydney is coming back from the dead! Yes, you read that right, according to the Hollywood Reporter, Laura Leighton is joining the CW remake on a recurring basis, as the very much alive Syd, who is the landlord to the new crop of tenants. How she makes her return is anyone's guess, and it's being kept very under wraps. Stay tuned, but this is exciting news and one of the best piece of casting news yet! Who ever would have thought they would make things RIGHT and resurrect Sydney Andrews? All I have to say to this? HOLY CRAPOLA!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if8bcecb2de71aac3265c172ec5d3419b

Melrose Place Finally Casts Jake's Son!

Shaun Sipos has snagged the last regular role on the CW's "Melrose Place" and the one that links the new project to the original Fox series.

Sipos will play David Patterson, the son of Jake Hansen (Grant Show).

David is a bad boy with smoldering good looks who grew up as a rich kid but has been cut off from his family money.

Sipos, whose series credits include "Maybe It's Me," "Complete Savages" and "Shark," joins previously cast "Melrose" co-stars Michael Rady, Jessica Lucas, Katie Cassidy, Ashlee Simpson-Weitz, Colin Egglesfield and Stephanie Jacobson.

source:thr.com

First Glimpse Of The New Complex?

On last night's all new 90210, we got to see Ryan enter an apartment complex and then his apartment. The entire layout and look of it reminded me of 4616 Melrose Place, which is where Ryan will be residing in the fall (he's doing double duty on both shows), and while the complex was entirely different and definitely "plain", it very clearly seemed like 4616 Melrose Place. Although, time will tell if it's really the case, as I'm not sure if this episode was taped well before it was even decided Ryan would make the move. Who knows? Hopefully we can get a better glimpse of it in future episodes (the shot tonight was in the dark).

Vanessa Williams Speaks Out About The New Melrose!

E! Online had spoken with original Melrose Place alum Vanessa Williams who played Rhonda Blair during the first season. Williams had expressed great interest in returning to her role on the new show if an opprtunity is presented. At the Kids' Choice Awards, Williams stated "Rhonda could come back and own her own line of studio workout places and doing Pilates and married with children. It would be great."

Ryan Eggold Joining "Melrose Place" as his "90210" Character?

It looks like the CW's upcoming Melrose Place remake has another tenant, and he’s coming straight from a familiar zip code. 90210’s Ryan Eggold, who plays West Beverly High teacher Ryan Matthews, says he will likely be joining the cast of the spin off next fall. Does that mean he's leaving his wealthy students to fend for themselves? Not at all.

“It’s looking like I’m gonna be on both,” Eggold told TV Guide at our annual Sexiest Stars party. “That would be kind of cool, because I’m gonna be the teacher on 90210, and [we’ll see] more of his personal life on Melrose Place as a 20-something guy.”

What the cross-over means for Ryan's already complicated relationship with Kelly (Jennie Garth, who was the tie-in character between the original shows) is too early to tell, but the real mystery is what will happen when Ryan meets Riley, an inner-city elementary school teacher played by Jessica Lucas, who also played Kimberly, an undercover narc and Ryan's love interest on 90210. We can’t wait to see how the creators of the MP reboot explain this one. Is it ever too soon to play the evil twin card?


http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/news/90210-star-to-join-melrose-place-reboot-413.html

Melrose Reboot Casts It's Call Girl Med Student!

Stephanie Jacobsen ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") has just signed on to play Lauren, a med student who moonlights as a high end call girl.

from Korbi @ tv.zap2it.com

Ex-Daytime Hunk Cast as Auggie!

From a daytime soap to a primetime one -- "All My Children" hunk Colin Egglesfield is the latest actor to check into CW's "Melrose Place."

On the CBS Par-produced ensemble drama, Egglesfield will play one of the leads, Melrose Place's resident Auggie. An avid surfer, Auggie works as a sous-chef at a hot restaurant while dreaming of one day working for himself.


source:thr.com

Lisa Rinna: Desperately Seeking Melrose Place!

good evening! are you excited over the upcoming CW reboot of melrose place? i'll definitely tune-in this fall ... i'm not quite sure i can deal with ashlee simpson but i'll at least watch the first few episodes! of course i'd love to see some of the old cast members back - my top pick would have to be heather locklear which might happen (actually it's not as of today) and of course i'd pick marcia cross next (but that's not happening either) we'll probably end up with lisa rinna who has already been quite vocal about wanting to star on the show's new incarnation - she was hanging out with intern ross matthews earlier today - the two were holding up signs on the real melrose place here in los angeles - asking people to honk to bring back lisa to melrose! (according to ross' blog - the stunt was filmed for the insider - the segment will air this coming monday - at least she wasn't doing this as a serious PR stunt) i don't mind her at all but i was never really crazy about her character 'taylor mcbride' - if she does in fact return - it probably won't be a huge part - so i say let the lady come back - i guess desperate times call for desperate measures! popbytes over & out for tonight ... xoxo

popbytes.com

The Bitch Won't Be Back ... Locklear Turns Down MELROSE!

One person who won't be moving back into Melrose Place? Heather Locklear. The actress -- who played the key role of Amanda Woodward on the original series -- has turned down an offer to join the cast of the CW's update of the hit Fox serial, EW has learned. "There wasn't a way to bring her back that made sense," says a source close to the situation. While the network and studio won't comment, her reps do confirm that Locklear has passed. It's no secret that the CW was aggressively pursuing Locklear and will likely want to secure another star from the original show. The reboot, which is slated for the fall, has already cast Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Jessica Lucas, Michael Rady, and Katie Cassidy.


source: ew.com

Riley Cast ... Jessica Lucas Joins MELROSE!

"Cloverfield" star Jessica Lucas has landed a lead role on CW's new "Melrose Place."

She will play Melrose Place resident Riley Richmond, a wealthy and beautiful 24-year-old who works as an inner-city elementary school teacher. She is engaged to Jonah (Michael Rady) but has second thoughts about marrying him.

Lucas already has ties to the "Melrose" franchise. She recurred on the first season of CW's "90210," an update of the original Fox series that was spun off into the original "Melrose Place."

On the "Melrose" redux, Lucas also joins previously cast Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Katie Cassidy.

source: thr.com

No Mischa For Melrose ... Joins "Beautiful Life" Instead!

"The O.C." alumna Mischa Barton has been tapped to star in CW's drama pilot "A Beautiful Life."

The project, from CBS Par, revolves around a group of models living together in a co-ed residence in New York.

Barton will play Sonja, a supermodel and veteran of the high-fashion circuit who is struggling to keep on top and is in danger of slipping.

Barton can bring personal experience to the role as she has modeled for such companies as Calvin Klein, bebe stores, Aeropostale, Monsoon Accessorize, Dooney & Bourke and JC (Jeans and Clothes).

Barton was originally up for another CW drama pilot, "Melrose Place," but that casting didn't materialize.

Best known for her role as Marissa Cooper on "The O.C.," Barton is repped by Paradigm.

source: thr.com

Courtney Thorne-Smith: No Plans For Melrose Visit

Will the new Melrose Place (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz included, natch) feature some old-timers?

While Heather Locklear may be having conversations with producers to return as witch-in-heels Amanda Woodward, it's unclear who else may or may not have already been approached for a resurrection.

"I think it's really for the younger generation," Courtney Thorne-Smith, who played Allison Parker on MP, told us yesterday at the John Varvatos seventh annual Stuart House benefit in West Hollywood. "I don't think there's much place for us old folks."

But that doesn't mean Thorne-Smith wouldn't consider an offer if one came through.

"It's not something I'm looking for, but I never say never to anything," she said.

If nothing else, Thorne-Smith would love a reunion show. "I run into [former costars], but we haven't got together or anything," she said. "I really wish we would, though, because that would be so much fun. Years ago, Fox did a reunion show with 90210. They should really do that for Melrose…But we all have kids now, so we'd have to do it at Chuck E. Cheese or something."

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Joins MELROSE!

In what could be considered a surprising casting choice ...

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is moving into "Melrose Place."

The singer-actress has been tapped as a lead on the CW's "Melrose" update, returning to series television seven years after landing her breakthrough role on the WB's "7th Heaven."

On the CBS Par-produced "Melrose," Simpson-Wentz will play Melrose Place's newest resident, Violet, a bright-eyed but shrewd small-town girl and recent L.A. transplant who has come to town with a secret.

Her character draws parallels to the original series' blond, budding-Southern-belle starlet, Sandy Harling (Amy Locane).

On the new "Melrose," Simpson-Wentz joins the previously cast Michael Rady and Katie Cassidy.

Simpson-Wentz is returning to television after a four-year hiatus from acting to focus on her music career. She guest-stars on the March 18 episode of "CSI: NY," also produced by CBS Par. In the episode, she and husband Pete Wentz will play Bonnie-and-Clyde wannabes.

Simpson-Wentz is repped by CAA and her father and manager, Joe Simpson

SOURCE: THR.com