LOS ANGELES -- Andrew McCarthy has joined the cast of the much anticipated suspense thriller, Intent. Producers from New Castle Entertainment announced the agreement today.

McCarthy has enjoyed a diverse television and film career. In the last 25 years, he has appeared in 40 films and 26 different television shows. Although he is probably best known for his role as Molly Ringwald's love interest in Pretty in Pink, Andrew also appeared in many blockbuster films such as St. Elmo's Fire and The Joy Luck Club. Earlier this year, he played Richard Grace in the film, The Spiderwick Chronicles, which grossed more than $150 million worldwide.

His television career has included everything from playing an Assistant District Attorney on Law & Order to a science teacher on Monk. He is also well-known for his present role on the hit NBC series, Lipstick Jungle, in which he plays Joe Bennett, a wealthy, jet setting investor in New York City.

For Intent, McCarthy will play the role of kidnapping victim, David McDowell. "He's an amazing actor and a great guy to work with. The part was written with Andrew in mind, so we're very excited to have him on board," said Intent producer, Allen Cohen.

Intent has been described as a combination of Silence of the Lambs and CSI. The story begins with a kidnapping in a suburban neighborhood and leads police on a manhunt that comes full circle.

Producers are in talks with additional cast members, which could include such names as Kiefer Sutherland, Elizabeth Shue and Steve Schirripa from The Sopranos. Filming will begin in Tampa, Florida in September.

For more information about Intent, visit http://www.intentmovie.com/.