Gossip Girl (2007)

About Gossip Girl (2007)

Gossip Girl is an American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series, created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, originally ran on The CW for six seasons from September 19, 2007. The show is set in upper-class Manhattan and follows the lives of privileged youngsters as they navigate love, loss, and scandal, all chronicled by their anonymous, blog-writing observer, the infamous Gossip Girl herself.

Making/Production

The series was developed for television by Schwartz and Savage who served as executive producers with Bob Levy and Leslie Morgenstein of Alloy Entertainment. The show was largely filmed in New York City, which is a central aspect of the show's identity.

Actors

• Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen - A glamorous socialite who returns to NY after a mysterious absence, played masterfully by Blake with charm & intrigue.
• Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf - The Queen Bee of the Upper East Side, Meester portrayed Blair's sharp wit and vulnerability beautifully.
• Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass - Ed brought life to the manipulative, yet vulnerable Chuck Bass with an unmatched intensity.
• Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald - As the golden boy of Upper East Side, Crawford's performance of Nate was sincere and heartwarming.
• Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey - A charming outsider, Badgley's portrayal catapulted his character into the dark and scandalous world of Manhattan's elite.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The series has been noted for its impact on popular culture, being referred to as "The Greatest Show of Our Time" by New York Magazine.
• The exterior of the school scenes are filmed at the Museum of the City of New York, a museum which ironically features a Gossip Girl Tour.
• The show launched the careers of its main actors, with many of them becoming household names during and after the show's run.

Awards

The show has numerous awards to its credit, including eighteen Teen Choice Awards.

Quotes

• “And who am I? That's one secret I'll never tell ... X.O.X.O. - Gossip girl.”
• “You can't make people love you, but you can make them fear you.” - Blair Waldorf
• “I'm Chuck Bass.” - Chuck Bass

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's music was a character in itself, showcasing pop, indie rock, and more. The soundtrack included artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Florence + The Machine, and many more.
• The show's opening theme tune, "Steps of The Met" by Transcenders, has become iconic and instantly recognizable.