Matthew Davis steps into 'Limelight'

Matthew Davis is cast as the male lead in ABC's Limelight, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The drama pilot revolves around teachers and students at a New York performing arts academy. Davis will play a director of the school who steps in as an interim artistic director.

It was recently announced that Heroes star Noah Gray-Cabey has joined the cast alongside Oded Fehr, Kyle Riabko and Jessy Schram.

Davis has previously appeared in Legally Blonde and What About Brian.