Michael Nouri joins 'All My Children' cast

LOS ANGELES, April 8 (UPI) -- Michael Nouri has joined the cast of the U.S. soap opera "All My Children," ABC announced Thursday.

Nouri is best-known for his work on TV's "Brothers & Sisters" and "Damages."

The film, television and stage actor will be playing the role of Caleb McGraw, it was announced Thursday by Brian Frons, president of daytime at Disney/ABC Television Group.

"We look forward to working with Mr. Nouri as he uses his vast experience and talent to bring the unique and complex character of Caleb McGraw to life," Executive Producer Julie Hanan Carruthers said in a statement. "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Michael Nouri to the 'All My Children' family."

In the story, Erica Kane, played by Susan Lucci, finds herself in a precarious position as her airplane crashes on a mountain side, destroying a remote home owned by a recluse mountain man named Caleb McGraw, ABC said.

Nouri's first airdate as Caleb will be May 24.