Jason Priestley recently said that he doubts he would be back on the new “90210″ show as Brandon Walsh and he’s kept his promise. Jason will be part of “90210″ but not as Brandon. He’s agreed to direct the show’s 18th episode, so he’ll be behind the camera the entire time.

Jason Priestley has agreed to do an episode of The CW’s 90210 later this season, but you won’t see him — he’ll be behind the camera, working as a director. Sources confirm to me exclusively that Priestley will helm this season’s 18th episode, which is slated to air this spring.

Come on now! Under that Grizzly Jack facade are a pair of sideburns just dying to come out. I just know it. This is a bigger missed opportunity than taking Paris Hilton on a hunting trip and shooting a deer.