Actor will play a popular high school athlete

Will Dustin Milligan become the next Dylan or Brandon?

The former "Runaway" star is the first actor cast in The CW's updated spinoff of "Beverly Hills, 90210," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Milligan will play popular athlete Ethan, who attends West Beverly Hills High School. The drama, written by "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas, will be a contemporary update of the popular teen soap "90210."

The CW is keeping it in the family. Milligan, 22, starred as the rebellious son on the network's short-lived drama "Runaway" and guest stars in an upcoming episode of "Supernatural." His other credtis include "Final Destination 3," "Slither," "In the Land of Women" and "The Messengers."