Matt Lanter takes 'Chance'

Lanter Matt Lanter has landed the lead role in the indie "A Chance of Rain," which Cindy Gustafson will helm from her own script.Story follows a young man who, while trying to bring water to a destitute village in Africa during a horrible drought, encounters his own problems, challenges and struggles.Martin Towns is set to produce with shooting under way in Michigan.Lanter, repped by WME and Emerald Talent Group, is best known for his role on CW's "90210" and can be seen next in "Liars All." Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com