Former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Luke Perry is close to a deal to star in a new ABC pilot from 20th Century Fox called "The Game."
Perry has an exclusive deal with ABC, and he'll star in the one-hour drama from executive producers Earvin (Magic) Johnson, John Tinker ("Chicago Hope," "L.A. Law") and Bill D'Elia ("Chicago Hope").
The project is described as "L.A. Law" in a Philadelphia sports agency, with Perry playing an agent.
In addition to his work in the Fox sudser, Perry also starred in the 20th Century Fox feature film "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer."
He's repped by CAA.
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