Fans of The OC hoping for an Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson reunion will need to keep waiting.

But this might satisfy their craving for a reminder of the formerly great Fox series: Eric Balfour, who played Theresa's boyfriend on The OC, has landed a recurring role in The Beautiful Life, The CW series that debuts tomorrow night and co-stars Mischa Barton.

Balfour will portray Eric, a charming rival to Elle Macpherson's Claudia. He works for a competing modeling agency.

Aside from The OC, Balfour has appeared on 24 and The West Wing.

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