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9 March 2009 1:51 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
CW's tentatively titled "Lily" will bring '80s heartthrob Andrew McCarthy into the small screen. According to sources, the 46-year-old actor will play the title character's dad in the upcoming CW "Gossip Girl" spin-off.
Sources confirmed to E! News that McCarthy, whose film credits include 1986's "Pretty in Pink" and 1987's "Mannequin," will play Rick Rhodes, Lily's dad and Serena van der Woodsen's grandfather.
He will be joined by "Lost" actress Cynthia Watros as CeCe Rhodes, the younger version of the mother, who is currently being played by Caroline Lagerfelt on the teen series.
Already onboard the show are Brittany Snow, who will play the title character; Shiloh Fernandez, who will play Owen, a possible love interest for Lily; and Krysten Ritter, Lily's wild-child older sister Carol.
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1 article from 2009
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