List of characters in 90210

=Main characters=

Note: Shannen Doherty appeared in four episodes and is in talks to do two more episodes. [http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/10/jason-priestley.html] . Jennie Garth appeared in six episodes but is scheduled to appear in at least 6 more episodes. [http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/10/jason-priestley.html]

Characters who have not returned

*David Silver (Brian Austin Green) – It was reported in August, 2008 that the producers of the show were highly considering approaching Green to reprise his "90210" role.cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_10139939?source=rss|title=Revisiting and reviving 'Beverly Hills 90210'|work=MercuryNews.com|accessdate=2008-08-08] . Green confirmed this report in a later interview.cite web|url=http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272622460.shtml|title=Megan Fox Sweetie Brian Austin Green Spills on the New "90210"'|work=www.nationalledger.com|accessdate=2008-09-02] , and while he did leave the door open for an eventual return, cited the fact that his full time role on the "" series may prevent him from appearing for the time being. [http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b29690_luke_perry_definitely_not_returning.html Luke Perry Definitely Not Returning to 90210] , Kristin Dos Santos, E! Online, Sep. 18, 2008]

*Donna Martin (Tori Spelling) - On May 27, 2008, it was revealed that Spelling would return in a recurring part as Donna, who now owns one of the hottest stores in Beverly Hills, which is frequently visited by the main cast.citeweb|url=http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/6936|title=It's Official: Tori Spelling Joins 90210 Spinoff|work=Okmagazine.com|accessdate=2008-05-27] She was originally supposed to appear in one scene in the first episode,cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=91b9d2aa-8e80-48bf-a9c8-7353ab158b3f&utm_campaign=xxltfp&utm_source=xjljqfejb&utm_medium=link|title=90210 Reunion: Tori Spelling to Guest in Pilot; Ian Ziering Definitely Wants In|accessdate=2008-05-21|publisher="E! Online - Watch with Kristin"] but due to recently having a baby, she postponed her appearance until later on in the season.citeweb|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/spelling%20will%20miss%2090210%20pilot_1073242|title=Tori Spelling - Spelling will miss 90210 pilot|accessdate=2008-07-03|publisher="Contactmusic.com"] Spelling was initially signed on to "90210" for a reported $10,000-$20,000 per episode, however, after reportedly finding out that Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty would be getting a reported $40,000-$60,000 per episode, Spelling withdrew her services from the series.cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b23176_sources_confirm_tori_pulls_of_90210.html|title=Sources Confirm: Tori Pulls Out of 90210 Spinoff?|work=E! Online|accessdate=2008-08-11] It is currently unknown whether the withdrawal is permanent or she and the CW are attempting to renegotiate her salary. However, it is speculated that salary might not be the reason for the withdrawal, as costar Shannen Doherty claimed that the press accounts did not get the salary amounts right.Fact|date=September 2008 On August 14th, Monsters And Critics reported that Tori has not completely withdrawn from as series, as she is still interested in appearing later on in the season [cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1423845.php/Tori_Spelling_rethinks_90210_opportunity|title=Tori Spelling rethinks '90210' opportunity|last=Martindale|first=Stone |date=August 13, 2008|publisher=Monster and Critics|language=English|accessdate=2008-09-19] . On August 25, Monsters and Critics also reported that Spelling is in talks with producers for a renegotiation of her salary for appearing on the show [cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1426840.php|title=90210 's Shannen Doherty plays off animosity towards Garth |last=Martindale|first=Stone |date=August 25, 2008|publisher=Monster and Critics|language=English|accessdate=2008-09-19] . It was unknown whether she and David Silver are still married, however it has been revealed that Donna now has a baby. On September 18th, Spelling talked about her upcoming projects, revealing that she is still holding out for a role on the show. [ [http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/9074 Tori still hoping for '90210'] , OK! Magazine, September 17, 2008]

*Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley) – Jason Priestley originally had expressed interest in a recurring role on the show and being an executive producer (a role which he had in the original series starting in season seven until the show's completion), but in July, 2008 said that, "no," he won't be appearing on "90210".cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/korbitv/2008/07/jason-priestley.html|title=Jason Priestley Says No To '90210'|accessdate=2008-07-07|publisher="Zap2it.com"] However, Priestley had left the door open to return to the series as an executive producer and a director for the series. An Associated Press report on August 11 listed Priestley as a special guest star that would be reprising his original role.cite web|url=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5h-mGN12bpuGs-MeBDMPHxzmhcycQD92G9ES87|title=CW retools fabled teen show `Beverly Hills, 90210'|work=The AP|accessdate=2008-08-11] On August 12th, an article published by CNN also listed Priestley as a special guest star on "90210" [cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/12/apontv.90210.spinoff.ap/|title=The new '90210' not going to be 'cheese fest'|date= August 12, 2008|publisher=CNN|language=English|accessdate=2008-09-19] . Yet, since there has been no other mention of Priestley returning to the series from any other media outlets, his status with the series remains uncertain. His character Brandon is currently in Belize. On October 8th, Entertainment Weekly reported that Priestley is going to direct the 18th episode of the new show. [http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/10/jason-priestley.html] . It is still unknown if Priestley will eventually appear onscreen as Brandon.

*Valerie Malone (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) - Indicated that she wants to pursue having a child instead of appearing on the show.cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24157007-5003422,00.html|title=Finding gold on the schedule requires some fossicking|accessdate=2008-08-06|publisher="Queensland Newspaper"]

*Steve Sanders (Ian Ziering) – Ziering initially indicated that he would do literally "anything" to be Steve Sanders again , expressing interest in participating in a recurring role on the show. However, Ziering later announced that he has no interest in reprising his role as Steve [cite web|url=http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/08/12/ian-ziering-new-90210-would-be-%E2%80%98a-step-backward%E2%80%99/|title=Ian Ziering: New 90210 Would Be a ‘Step Backward’|date=August 12, 2008|publisher=TV Watch|language=English|accessdate=2008-09-19] .

*Janet Sosna Sanders (Lindsay Price) - Due to her commitments to the TV show "Lipstick Jungle", Price is not expected to reprise her role. cite web|url=http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272622163.shtml|title=Photos: Stripping for the 90210, Forget Kelly and Brenda, It's Janet!|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher="The National Ledger, LLC"]

*Dylan McKay (Luke Perry) – Has indicated in the past that he has no interest in reprising his role as Dylan. [ [http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/90210-Cw-News/800042655 Luke Perry: "I Couldn't Do 90210 Without Aaron Spelling"] " "TV Guide". July 3, 2008. Retrieved on September 17 2008.] However, the producers leave the door open for his return, saying it is a "possibility"cite web|url=http://www.kren.com/Global/story.asp?S=9009937|title=90210: Who's the Daddy?|accessdate=2008-09-16|publisher="KREN"] and have made reference that a former male title character from the original show will be returning. cite web|url=http://www.kren.com/Global/story.asp?S=9009937|title=Dylan is Kelly's baby daddy, but will Luke Perry return? |accessdate=2008-09-16|publisher="Red Eye Chicago"]