Rick Hearst is making the move to primetime.

The former soap opera star - who has played prominent roles on General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful - will appear on the November 8 episode of Castle.

The actor will take on the role of a wealthy anesthesiologist named Elliot Lefcourt. Look for the character to get involved in Beckett and Castle's investigation into his wife and her previous marriage.

In other show news: Read our critical take on this week's episode NOW and get a look ahead via the official preview for the November 1 installment HERE.

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