Lindsey Shaw, Ethan Peck, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU ABC Family stars: Mr. Media Radio Interview

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ABC Family premieres its new original series, “10 Things I Hate About You,” inspired by the 1999 hit movie of the same name, on Tuesday, July 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT). Gill Junger, who directed the movie, is at the helm of the ABC Family series through its first several episodes. Larry Miller reprises his role as Walter Stratford, the over-protective father to the Stratford sisters -- Kat, a feminist with a razor-sharp tongue, portrayed by Lindsey Shaw (“Aliens In America”), and Bianca, a girl with a plan to climb the social ladder at her new school, portrayed by Meaghan Martin (“Camp Rock”). Ethan Peck (“Adopt A Sailor”) takes on the role of resident bad boy, Patrick Verona (originated by Heath Ledger in the 1999 film). Peck is the grandson of the legendary Gregory Peck. Nicholas Braun (“Princess Protection Program”) will portray Cameron James, Padua High’s “nice guy,” and Dana Davis (“Heroes”) will portray head cheerleader Chastity Church.

As the grandson of the late great Hollywood icon, Gregory Peck, Ethan Peck is ready not only to continue his grandfather’s legacy in film but, most importantly, to create a legacy in the name Ethan Peck.