Doherty in talks to appear in alum-heavy spinoff

By Matthew B. Zeidman

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 7/3/08 – Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling have already signed on to appear this fall on The CW’s new “Beverly Hills: 90210” spinoff as older, wiser versions of their original characters, and now Shannen Doherty may be adding her name to the list.

Access Hollywood has reported the former “Scare Tactics” host is in talks to reprise the role of Brenda Walsh, a Minnesota teenager transplanted to Beverly Hills, Calif. in the original series, which ran from 1990 to 2000. It is unknown how her more mature character would fit in on the show, titled only “90210,” though it has already been announced Garth’s will have become a guidance counselor and Spelling’s will have become a boutique owner.

Doherty’s potential return to the franchise comes after leaving the first series in 1994, allegedly due to disagreements with her castmates. Other notable works to the 37-year-old actress’ credit include feature films “Heathers” (1989) and “Mallrats” (1994) and a starring role on supernatural dramedy “Charmed” from 1998 to 2001, which aired on The WB, one of two predecessors of The CW.