Jul 1 2010 09:31 AM ET

'90210' Exclusive: Soap star lands Oscar-worthy role

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blair-redfordImage Credit: Paul Redmond/WireImage.com90210 has procured a fresh slab of beefcake for its upcoming third season.

Former soap star Blair Redford — probably best known as the third Miguel on NBC’s defunct Passions — is joining the CW soap in a major recurring role, sources confirm to me exclusively. And what role would that be? Keep reading for the deets…

Redford will play Oscar, a handsome, charismatic, and charming Brit that a show insider describes as “one part Talented Mr. Ripley, one part young Johnny Depp, and all parts sexy.” But don’t be fooled. Oscar, who moves in with Ivy and her mom, is trouble with a capital “T” that rhymes with “P” that stands for pot stirrer.

This isn’t Redford’s first brush with The CW. The actor had a role in the network’s ill-fated drama pilot Betwixt.

90210‘s third season (and first on Monday night!) premieres on Sept. 13.

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  • froste

    first..
    wut.

    • one thing

      you stoopid. wut.

  • Vivi

    Jesse Metcalfe will always be my Miguel.

    • FLGrl

      Mine too!

      • mary ellen

        absolutely same here….

      • mary q contrary

        It was Passions, you guys. Seriously?

  • Topher

    SERIOUSLY why not a special premier on 9-02-10?

    • Old Schooler

      holy cow- that would be great! I’m sure TPTB have not yet realized this. what a great promotional oppertunity

    • aileen

      That would be GENIUS!

      • ash

        OMG! that is sooo funny!!! good idea!!!

    • mary q contrary

      A) I highly doubt it would encourage anyone who doesn’t already watch the show to tune in, and B) it’s a Thursday. Surely I don’t have to go all tv-exec and explain why that’s a bad idea?

  • Kiki

    Topher you should petition the CW for that … cool idea :D

    • Topher

      I am trying to but no one is joining the call! I even tweeted it to Michael Ausiello and he ignored me.

  • Zoe

    Plus, it’s the 20th anniversary of the original 90210 this fall. SOMEONE should take advantage of that as well as the 9-02-10 date. (Not that the new showrunners give a crap about the original, of course.)

    • Topher

      Maybe Soap Net will.

  • Peter

    female

  • yo yo star

    He’s hot? If you like goons I guess …

    • Phil

      my thoughts exactly.

  • Jennifer

    Oh boy

  • Jenny

    I’ve never heard of him before, but I like what I see so far!

  • Jen E.

    I miss Passions. Don’t judge me.

  • Susan

    Am I the only one who thinks he’s the missing Affleck brother?

  • Kristina

    Not cute.

  • MARY JANE

    a lot of circus dances jumping around spinning on head. just sign up at baqrnum and bailey…DID NOT CARE FOR THE SOAP OPERA AWARDS WHAT DID THE LION DO FOR SOAPS. THERE COUSTOMS WERE UGLY AND THAT WAS A KIDS SHOW.

  • MARY JANE

    a lot of circus dances jumping around spinning on head. just sign up at baqrnum and bailey…DID NOT CARE FOR THE SOAP OPERA AWARDS WHAT DID THE LION DO FOR SOAPS. THERE COUSTOMS WERE UGLY AND THAT WAS A KIDS SHOW.

  • Stacy

    Good actor and richsugarmommy

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