'90210' spinoff lands Lori Loughlin, lead

Shenae Grimes cast in one of the series' top roles

By Nellie Andreeva

April 28, 2008, 02:14 PM ET

Updated: April 28, 2008, 07:22 PM ET

Canadian-born Shenae Grimes has landed the female lead role on the CW's "Beverly Hills, 90210" spinoff. Lori Loughlin also has joined the show, which centers on the Mills, a three-generational Beverly Hills family.

Grimes (Degrassi: The Next Generation) will play the family's teenage daughter Annie Mills, which attends West Beverly Hills High School. Loughlin will play the mom, Celia Mills, a former Olympic Games medalist in cycling.

Loughlin's recent series credits include "Summerland" and "In Case of Emergency."

Grimes is repped by Gersh and her Canadian agent Amanda Rosenthal.

'90210' spinoff lands Lori Loughlin, lead

Shenae Grimes cast in one of the series' top roles

By Nellie Andreeva

April 28, 2008, 02:14 PM ET

Updated: April 28, 2008, 07:22 PM ET