“Gossip Girl” is back, and it’s on HBO Max this time. The new series premiered on July 8th, 2021, and has already garnered a lot of attention from fans of the original show.
Here’s everything you need to know about the latest “Gossip Girl” series:
- The new “Gossip Girl” is a reboot of the original series, which aired from 2007 to 2012 on The CW.
- The show takes place in the same universe as the original “Gossip Girl,” but features a new cast of characters and a more diverse cast.
- The new “Gossip Girl” is set in present-day New York City, and explores the lives of a group of wealthy, privileged teens attending an elite private school on the Upper East Side.
- The series features a new “Gossip Girl” blogger, who Kristen Bell, the original narrator from the first series, voices.
- The new “Gossip Girl” has already made headlines for its more inclusive cast, which includes characters of different races, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
- The show also features more explicit content than the original series, including nudity and sex scenes.
- The new “Gossip Girl” has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the show’s updated approach and others criticizing it for its lack of depth and reliance on cliches.
- The new “Gossip Girl” is produced by the same team behind the original series, including executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.
- The show has been renewed for a second season, set to air in 2022.
Overall, the new “Gossip Girl” is a fresh take on the classic teen drama, with a more diverse cast and updated storylines.
While it may not please all original series fans, it’s worth checking out for anyone looking for a guilty pleasure with a modern twist.
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