Ryan McPartlin has signed up to play Carter Covington on The CW series Hart of Dixie. Best known for playing Captain Awesome on the NBC series Chuck, McPartlin’s new role will find him reuniting with Rachel Bilson, who guest starred on the action comedy series.
TV Guide broke the news, offering up this description of McPartlin’s character: “[…]a chivalrous and extremely charming Southern gentleman who is one the most eligible bachelors in the South — and every Southern Belle’s dream husband.”
Hart of Dixie‘s third season kicks off on October 7, 2013 at 8pm ET/PT.
