A JOHN DOE FOUND DEAD FOUR MONTHS AGO APPARENTLY DIED FOUR YEARS AGO, ON ABC'S "THE FORGOTTEN"

James Van Der Beek Guest Stars

"Lucky John" � The Forgotten Network investigates the death of a John Doe found murdered and stuffed in the trunk of a car four months ago. The investigation takes a turn when a DNA test identifies the Doe as an ex-con who died four years ago. How is this possible? Are they the same person? More clues lead the team into the dangerous world of underground gaming. What was John Doe killed for -- Money? Greed? Or something more? James Van Der Beek guest stars in this episode of "the forgotten," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Starring in "the forgotten" are Christian Slater as Alex Donovan, Michelle Borth as Candace Butler, Heather Stephens as Lindsey Drake, Bob Stephenson as Walter Bailey, Anthony Carrigan as Tyler Davies and Rochelle Aytes as Grace Russell.

Guest Cast: James Van Der Beek as Judd Shaw, Cutter Cutshaw as John Doe/Matt Hudson, Curtis Armstrong as Louis, Elizabeth Bogush as Greta, Lauri Johnson as Delores, Evan Arnold as Gavin Spencer.

"Lucky John" is written by Lukas Reiter and directed by Tucker Gates.

"The forgotten" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV Parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

For more information on "the forgotten," visit ABC.com