Cuthbert lands 'forgotten' role

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Elisha Cuthbert has joined the cast of the U.S. mystery television series "the forgotten," ABC said Monday.

Cuthbert's first appearance in a recurring role is to air Feb. 9. ABC did not say who she will play.

"When a young man falls to his death from atop a skyscraper, the Forgotten Network takes on the near impossible task of identifying him," the network said about the episode in a news release. "Their efforts lead them into the world of 'Parkour' or free running, where they learn John Doe may have recently returned to America after an extended stay abroad."

The series stars Christian Slater, Michelle Borth, Bob Stephenson, Anthony Carrigan and Rochelle Aytes.

Cuthbert is best known for her work on TV's "24" and in the films "Old School," "The Girl Next Door" and "Love Actually."