Jason Priestley at the 2008 AFI Festival Premiere of The Wrestler held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Hollywood, California - 06.11.08

The actor - part of the cast of the hit 90s teen show - is returning to direct an episode of new drama 90210, after declining the chance to reprise his character Brandon Walsh.

He explains, "They approached me with a couple of opportunities, and there was nothing that made sense for Brandon to be there. I thought it made more sense for me to come as a director."

But he hints Brandon could return in the future: "I learned long ago never to say never."

Source: WENN