London, Mar 21 : Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson is set to return to the TV screen with CW''s drama pilot Beautiful Life.

The 44-year-old star appeared in a string of movies, including The Edge, If Lucy Fell, and Batman & Robin,

She also had a recurring role on hit TV series Friends in the 1990s before leaving her acting career to focus on modelling.

Macpherson has been cast opposite former O. C. star Mischa Barton in the new TV show, reports Daily Star.

Macpherson will play Claudia, a tough-talking 80s supermodel who owns top New York modelling agency Focus Models. (ANI)