Lori Loughlin Joins New "90210"

Get ready for Aunt Becky to switch zip codes, as former “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin joins the cast of the new “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

According to MovieWeb, Loughlin will play Celia Mills, mother to lead character Annie on The CW’s remake of the classic 90s teen drama. Variety reports that producers had apparently been trying to woo Hilary Duff to the role of Annie, but she declined.

Loughlin is best known for her roles as an aunt who takes care of her recently orphaned nieces and nephews in the WB’s “Summerland,” as well as the role of Aunt Becky in the ABC show “Full House.”

Production on the pilot should start soon, with a possible debut during next fall’s television season. –Chris Sardelli