Kristin Veitch of E! recently answered some fan queries regarding Gossip Girl on the E! website. Here it is, quoted verbatim:
Wendell in New Orleans: I’ve heard conflicting reports about Michelle Trachtenberg being on the new season of Gossip Girl. Do you know if she’ll be back?
I’m told there has been a little back-and-forth but that so far, M.T. has not been asked back for season two. Michelle herself said: “[Josh Schwartz] has told everyone that everyone is coming back and that it’s going to be like a crazy, wild cast of a million people, so I’d love to, I think it’d be great fun. It’s a character I’ve just thoroughly enjoyed…and pretty sexy.” Schwartz-love, bring her back so I can practice my Tae-Bo kicks at the screen! Wouldn’t be as much fun without someone to boil our blood.
Silas in Tacoma, Wash.: Have you heard this rumor about CW president Dawn Ostroff leaving her job? What does this mean for my fave shows like Gossip Girl?
According to my inside source at the network, there is some truth to the rumor. There have apparently been some talks with potential replacements, and the scuttlebutt is that Ostroff is looking for a new gig. Apparently, one way or another, regime change at the CW is likely to happen sooner rather than later. As for Gossip Girl, fear not. There isn’t a chance in Hades any new prez would kill that show.
Marcus in Miami: Any word on Gossip Girl next season?
Hope you are sitting down for this and have a paper bag to breathe into because I’m hearing the future is not looking good for Dan and Serena. Gaaahhh! I know, I know, come here and I’ll hold you. Sources tell me that in season two, Dan and Serena will be up and down and all around and everywhere except happy coupledom. The crazy-good news, though? Bluck or Chair or whatever you want to call them are so on. Apparently, the producers have noticed the crazy-good chemistry that lies within that naughty-by-nature duo, and there’ll be much more of them ahead. I’m actually told they will be “the couple” moving forward. (Holler if you’re happy in the comments! I’ll meet you there.)
Sarah in Anacortes, Wash.: OMG! Will Serena hook up with Nate?!
In the season premiere, we’ll see that there is a lady in Nate’s life, and she’s all kinds of trouble, and she’s…not Serena. (Or Blair!) More on that in the next Watch With Kristin Show. I’m also hearing there’ll be some new characters next season. They’re casting for the season premiere as we speak, and Dan has a summer job working for a Norman Mailer type.
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Yipee! I looked at the comments and believe me, there are a lot of Blair-Chuck fans out there. Click here if you want to read the comments, as well as the scoop on other tv shows.
Anyway, Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf) and Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina) attended a Chanel Concept Boutique Party last May 29.
Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass) also talked to Skymag and here’s what the sexy Briton has to say regarding the series and stuff:
— “The lunches are great. You can choose from a chicken or fish dish with salad, there’s old-fashioned lemonade to drink and between scenes, nibbles are handed out too.”
— “The girls spend more time with the stylists but the boys have to be looked after too. Chuck has a very original look. I’d wear a lot of his clothes but I’d team them differently. One of my favorite outfits was a devil costume. It was made especially and cost a thousand pounds!”
{He must have meant this. I also love Blair/Leighton’s outfit}:
— The show’s sets are located at Silvercup Studios in Long Island. Ed says that, “It’s like a doll’s house there. You can walk from the Waldorf’s living room to Ed’s hotel suite (which also doubles as Serena’s too, thanks to crafty decorating), then on to Nate’s house.”
— On party scenes: “For the drinks, ginger ale is mixed with water to act as scotch, and only mixers are used for martini. There’s no real alcohol involved.”
— On their trailers: “Mine is quite new. I’ve got a lovely leather recliner but my TV doesn’t work so I’ll be on my laptop or listen to the radio.”
— On his fellow cast members and himself: ” Everyone gets on really well but we each have our own quirks. I have little rituals, like shaking my hands a bit before we start filming. Blake Lively (Serena) pretends to be from the ghetto. Chace Crawford (Nate) sings. Leighton Meester (Blair) is glued to her phone. And Penn Badgley (Dan) walks about looking cold all of the time!”
Skymag also talked to the show’s set decorator, Christina Tonkin, and production designer, Loren Weeks.
— On their jobs
Christina: I’m responsible for the look of the show when it comes to the sets — the ones we build and the location shoots.
Loren: I design everything that’s built so I work alongside Christina. I also help find different locations for each episode.
— On the scenes they had the most fun working on
Christina: The masquerade ball was good. We worked with the wardrobe department on the colour scheme and the gowns the cast would be wearing.
Loren: The Waldorf’s set — it’s really elegant. I based it on the American architect Rosario Candela, who designed lots of New York apartment blocks in the 20’s and 30’s.
— On jobs that proved to be particularly tricky
Christina: Creating the illusion of snow in the Christmas episode. We had three projectors above the set aimed at the walls while confetti was blown with a fan.
Loren: Building a tunnel for Taylor Momsen (Jenny) to walk through on her way to the ball. We had to add twinkling lights.
— On their current project
Loren: We’re designing a set for season two. All I can say is. it’s a tall modern home for someone…
Here’s the Sky magazine scan by the way:
If you missed my post on Chace and Ed’s very candid pics, click here. Believe me, it’s worth checking if you’re a true-blue Gossip Girl fan. Until then, I’ll leave you a pic of my favorite couple, Chuck and Blair. Toodles!
