Is it time for PLL fans to move on from Aria (Lucy Hale) and Ezra's (Ian Harding) love affair? Producers seem to think so, as "Pretty Little Liars" Season 6B has cast a new member to play Aria's potential new love interest. Robert Aguire, Emma Watson's friend and rumored boyfriend, is happy to take on the role.
Aguire, 27, will be playing the role of Liam Greene in ABC's hit romantic thriller. Greene is described as a "handsome editorial assistant from Boston" who is a "sweet and doting professional." Based on the teaser from "Pretty Little Liars: 5 years forward," fans have learned that Aria will be able to pursue a career in publishing, a scene that could possibly lead to her meeting Greene.
Aguire took to Twitter to confirm the casting after The Wrap announced the news on Nov 11, Wednesday.
Aside from his roles in "NCIS: New Orleans" and "Boulevard," one of Robin Williams' last movies, the actor may be recognized as the rumored boyfriend of fan-favorite "Harry Potter" star, Emma Watson.
The two first met on the set of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" where the actor was working as an intern in the special effects department.
"One day we had a chance encounter that lead to us spending half a day together exchanging stories and dance moves," says the actor. "We never really lost touch after that and now she's one of my best friends."
Meanwhile, hints about Emily (Shay Mitchell), Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Alison (Sasha Pieterse) and Hanna's (Ashley Benson) relationships in "Pretty Little Liars" Season 6B have also been unveiled.
The preview for the second half of "Pretty Little Liars" Season 6 reveals that Emily and Spencer will remain single. Alison will enjoy an encounter with a new character while Hanna will find herself with a new guy.
Marlene King, creator and producer of "Pretty Little Liars," also thrilled the fans by confirming that a wedding is coming in the season half.
Catch "Pretty Little Liars" Season 6B premiere on Jan 12, 2016.
