Teen Drama Links for January 25, 2022
Teen Drama Links for January 25, 2022
Well, it was bound to happen, folks. We have ourselves another teen drama podcast.
Last week, Jessica Szohr announced she’ll be hosting “XOXO,” which will offer “the ultimate deep dive into the cultural phenomenon known as ‘Gossip Girl.’” The official description further states:
“Featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as moguls in music, fashion, and entertainment, Jessica will bring to life behind-the-scenes stories, on-set memories, New York City, fan favorite episodes, and more. Most of all, the podcast will be a walk down memory lane for the cast, crew, and fans alike, showing just how Gossip Girl changed their lives and influenced the culture of today — in addition to millions of fans across the world.”
While nostalgic TV podcasts are all the rage right now and Szohr certainly seems to be hopping on the bandwagon, it appears this one will be slightly different as it doesn’t sound like it will be a straight episode-by-episode rewatch podcast. But it is being produced by iHeart Podcasts, the same company responsible for “9021OMG” and “Drama Queens.”
I actually find Szohr a surprising choice for this endeavor. She was only a series regular for the show’s first four seasons, didn’t appear in season 5 at all, and only returned for a cameo in the series finale. Then again, perhaps being slightly “outside” of the later seasons will make her a better interviewer. But has she even seen those episodes? (Also: The title isn’t necessarily a great choice since there are already other “Gossip Girl” podcasts with “XOXO” in the name.)
The teaser trailer reveals “Gossip Girl” creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will be participating, along with stars Ed Westwick (who also happens to be Szohr’s ex), Taylor Momsen, Kelly Rutherford, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Sebastian Stan. That isn’t a bad lineup to start.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the bandwidth to add another podcast to my weekly rotation. I was already exasperated when “Drama Queens” started last June. So I may or may not tune into tomorrow’s debut episode and then we’ll see what happens from there. (At least it’s not also dropping on Mondays like “9021OMG” and “Drama Queens” do.) If you do plan to listen each week, please keep me posted on how it goes!
Teen Drama Links for January 25, 2022
“16 Times Celebs Showed Us The Less Glamorous Side Behind Their Red Carpet Looks” (BuzzFeed)
“Ryan Reynolds And Blake Lively’s Relationship Timeline Is Goals For Any Two Trolls In Love” (BuzzFeed)
“It Turns Out Some Tattoos Are MAJOR Red Flags To Have — Here Are 24 Of The Worst” (BuzzFeed)
“52 Of The Best TV Shows To Stream On HBO Max In January” (BuzzFeed)
“17 TV Characters Who Had Such Wildly Different Personalities At The Start, They May As Well Be Separate Characters” (BuzzFeed)
“18 Rewritten TV Endings That Are So Brilliant, They Should’ve Actually Aired On TV” (BuzzFeed)
“50 Behind-The-Scenes Facts From Every Single Scream Movie” (BuzzFeed)
Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) revealed she’ll be featured in an upcoming horror-themed video game. (Instagram)
Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills, 90210) was a guest “detective” on last week’s episode of FOX’s “I Can See Your Voice.” (YouTube)
Thanks to Melanie Rose of “90210 Hunts” and “9-OH! News” for drawing my attention to this: “Cobra Kai” creator and executive producer Jon Hurwitz gave a cryptic answer last month when asked about Hilary Swank (Carly, Beverly Hills, 90210) appearing on the show. (Fandom)
Casa Walsh from “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the Cohen home from “The O.C.” are highlighted in “The Most Iconic TV Houses Of All Time.” (Looper)
It should be noted the article inaccurately claims “much of the interior shots” were filmed at the real-life house in Altadena that provided the exteriors for Casa Walsh. That’s not true — after the initial episodes, the interiors were a set on the show’s soundstage in Van Nuys.
Related: I visited Casa Walsh back in 2009. (TDW)
La La Anthony (Shay, BH90210) and Bianca Lawson (Nikki, Dawson’s Creek) are nominated for the NAACP Image Awards. (Deadline)
Also nominated: Jodie Turner-Smith, wife of Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek).
Love triangles on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “One Tree Hill,” and the original “Gossip Girl” are highlighted in “The Best Love Triangles In TV Shows.” (Looper)
You’ll notice a number of other shows with TD stars on the list.
“Bachelor in Paradise” couple Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon really want you to know they are NOT naming their son Dawson after “Dawson’s Creek”…
“The Bachelor Alums Ashley Iaconetti & Jared Haibon Share the Movie That Inspired Their Son’s Name” (E! Online)
“BiP’s Pregnant Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Reveal Baby Boy’s Leonardo DiCaprio-Inspired Name” (Us Weekly)
Jackson will star in a Fatal Attraction TV series for Paramount+. (Deadline)
Jensen Ackles (CJ, Dawson’s Creek) reflected on joining “Dawson’s Creek” on the “Inside of You” podcast. (YouTube)
Ackles was interviewed on a new “Supernatural” rewatch podcast that launched yesterday. (Apple Podcasts)
Oliver Hudson (Eddie, Dawson’s Creek) was on “Daily Pop” yesterday as he continues promoting “The Cleaning Lady.” (E! Online)
Seth Rogen (Bob, Dawson’s Creek) was on the “Hot Ones” podcast last week. (YouTube)
Susanne Daniels, who was president of The WB and helped develop “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill,” is leaving her role as YouTube’s global head of original content. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Suzanne Gomez, who worked on publicity for “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill,” has joined Berlanti Productions and Berlanti-Schechter Films as chief marketing officer and head of talent relations. (Deadline)
Both companies, of course, are owned by Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek).
This article asks “When did ‘teen TV’ get so dark?” and briefly discusses “Dawson’s Creek,” “The O.C.,” and “One Tree Hill.” (Mic)
Watch Julie Bowen (Gwen, Dawson’s Creek) and Shailene Woodley (Kaitlin, The O.C.) in a new trailer for the HBO Max movie The Fallout, which premieres on Thursday. (YouTube)
The film was directed by Megan Park, who is the wife of Tyler Hilton (Chris, One Tree Hill) and who has previously helmed projects with teen drama stars (mainly holiday movies).
Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) was on the “What Next: TBD” podcast to discuss his issues with celebrities shilling cryptocurrency. (Slate)
I love this part: “Ben, if you end up reduced to ‘Ryan from ‘The O.C.’ doesn’t want you to buy crypto,’ are you cool with that?” “Totally cool with that. I’m so cool with that.”
McKenzie is co-writing a new column for Slate called “Not Gonna Make It.” (Slate)
Jackson Rathbone (Justin, The O.C.) recalled being cast on “The O.C.” (ComingSoon.net)
Rathbone is doing interviews to promote his new movie, Warhunt, which came out last week.
“The Neighborhood,” starring Max Greenfield (Young Sandy, The O.C.), was renewed by CBS. (Deadline)
Leila Gerstein (writer, The O.C. / co-executive producer, Gossip Girl) is writing and executive-producing an adaptation of Saint X for Hulu. (Deadline)
“The O.C.” and “One Tree Hill” theme songs are ranked in “The 25 best TV theme songs of the 21st century.” (Entertainment Weekly)
The intro notes: “To be eligible, a show’s first episode must have debuted in 2000 or later — sorry, ‘Dawson’s Creek.’”
Related: The Teen Drama Theme Songs (TDW)
Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) and Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) will guest-star on an episode of “Good Sam,” which stars and is produced by Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill). (The Futon Critic)
I feel very cynical about this obvious publicity stunt… but I’ll still watch the episode when it airs.
Reminder that “Good Sam” is executive-produced by Jennie Snyder Urman (co-executive producer, 90210).
Burton, Lenz, and Bush were profiled in a new article titled, “Actresses From ‘One Tree Hill’ Reunite. Cue the Healing.” (The New York Times)
I really disagree with this comment from Burton: “What I’ve learned about the fans is that they don’t even necessarily care so much about the show anymore.” My largest interest is in the show itself, not in the cast.
I also find Bush’s comments here problematic: “It isn’t lost on us that the boys had fully formed characters with parents and that literally none of the girls on our show had parents. We were kind of treated like the early 2000s character versions of small dogs and purses. We were accessories for the boys.” The initial premise of the series, as the article accurately states, was “a show about two half brothers, Lucas and Nathan Scott, played by Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty, who had the same father and different mothers in a small North Carolina town. The brothers went to the same high school but moved in different social circles. A shared love of basketball and a common dislike for their father brought them together, and their friends alongside.” Lucas and Nathan were the focal point of the series. The girls at that point were intended to be accessories. But the characters and their parental storylines were fleshed out as the series went on.
In honor of Jackson Brundage (Jamie, One Tree Hill) hitting a milestone birthday: “One Tree Hill Fans: Nathan and Haley’s Son Just Turned 21 IRL and Looks All Grown Up.” (E! Online)
Hilary Duff (Olivia, Gossip Girl) made the interview rounds to promote “How I Met Your Father” and discussed, among other things, Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) being part of the show.
“Chris Lowell and Hilary Duff Say Leighton Meester Has ‘Wonderful’ ‘HIMYF’ Role” (The Wrap)
“How Hilary Duff (Eventually) Met Her Big Career Swing” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Hilary Duff Figured It Out On The Way” (Bustle)
“Hilary Duff Talks ‘How I Met Your Father’ and Why She’s Still Hopeful for a ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Revival” (Variety)
“Hilary Duff Loves That Her ‘How I Met Your Father’ Character Doesn’t Have Her Sh*t Together” (Cosmopolitan)
Duff is highlighted in this look at “Former Disney Channel Stars Who Are Now Parents.” (People)
Also included: Ashley Tisdale (Nicole, Beverly Hills, 90210).
Sofia Black-D’Elia (Sage, Gossip Girl) did press for Freeform’s “Single Drunk Female.”
“Sofia Black-D’Elia Doesn’t Want to Play Herself” (WWD)
“Sofia Black-D’Elia Has No Problem Taking Her Time” (W)
“‘Single Drunk Female’ star Sofia Black-D’Elia on recovery, addiction and her N.J. journey” (nj.com)
“Sofia Black D’Elia and Ally Sheedy talk new series, ‘Single Drunk Female’” (Good Morning America)
Dan Steele, who wrote two episodes of the original “Gossip Girl,” will co-write a Warner Bros. / HBO Max movie called Pretty Big. (Deadline)
Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl) teases her new Netflix series “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” in the January issue of Entertainment Weekly. (Entertainment Weekly)
Multiple shows (and a TV movie) featuring teen drama stars are nominated for the GLAAD Media Awards — but the new “Gossip Girl” isn’t among them. (Deadline)
I’m really reluctant to link to this outlet but… “EXCLUSIVE: Actor Trevor Donovan Plays Against Type — Onscreen, On Social Media, And Especially In Politics” (The Daily Wire)
The January issue of Entertainment Weekly also features Alan Ritchson (Tripp, 90210) previewing Amazon’s “Reacher” series. (Entertainment Weekly)