Shannon Doherty Starring in Beautiful Outsiders

Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty is set to take the lead role in British indie flick "The Beautiful Outsiders". She will be playing Sarah Fugate,a prostitute who goes on the run from the law with ex-con Jason Starkweather (Cameron Douglas). Shannen replaces the previously attached Tara Reid who had to leave the project due to a scheduling conflict. Shannen is famed for her work in cult films "Mallrats" and "Heathers",as well as long running TV shows "Charmed" and the recently revamped "90210".

Two other new cast members have also joined the project. "Clerks" star Jeff Anderson will feature in the major supporting role of Eric. Jeff is famed for his work with director Kevin Smith in films such as Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and the recent Zac and Miri Make a Porno. Multi millionaire businessman Peter Jones,who is known to TV audiences in the UK and US for his work on Dragons Den and American Inventor, has agreed to play the cameo role of Ron in the film.

They join previously announced cast members Brad Dourif, Doug Bradley, David Hess,Giovanni Lombardo Radice,John Fallon,Claire King, Sarah Barrand, Stuart Cable and BAFTA award winning Welsh actress Stephanie James. The film is being jointly produced by Swansea based Masterplan Film Productions and LA based Thunderball Films with award winning Welsh filmmaker Andrew Jones writing and directing. Principal photography is now set to take place in South Wales during September and October this year.