The CW Gives Mischa Barton A Beautiful Life

Mischa Barton has been cast to star in The CW’s drama pilot A Beautiful Life. The project, from CBS Paramount, revolves around a group of models living together in a co-ed residence in New York. Barton will play Sonja, a supermodel and veteran of the high-fashion circuit who is struggling to keep on top and is in danger of slipping.

Barton can bring personal experience to the role as she has modeled for such companies as Calvin Klein, bebe stores, Aeropostale, Monsoon Accessorize, Dooney & Bourke and JC.

Barton was originally up for another CW drama pilot, Melrose Place, but that casting didn’t materialize. Barton is best known for her role as Marissa Cooper on The OC.