Teen Drama Links for May 24, 2022
Teen Drama Links for May 24, 2022
This is me… getting emotionally ready for tonight’s series finale of “This Is Us.”
To be honest, I wasn’t crazy about the show when it first premiered. I felt iffy through the first few episodes, in fact. But I stuck with it and fell in love with its potent mix of pathos and humor… not to mention the twists, writing, and acting. I’ve watched many episodes in awe, especially these last few. And tonight, this is… ending.
The show’s casting across its six seasons was just incredible, especially among the younger versus older actors (even if I didn’t always believe that the characters in the present adequately matched the past… like Kevin and Randall were never funny like that growing up). My favorite character was pretty much always Beth (which is weird for me since I have a relative named Beth whom I hate… and yes, I have no problem sharing that publicly). The way Susan Kelechi Watson could deliver a line… she cracked me up so much. In the penultimate episode, she broke me with her goodbye to Rebecca while also giving such a classic, hilarious delivery when talking with Randall about knowing Deja was pregnant.
I’m really glad creator Dan Fogelman stuck to his guns and didn’t renege on plans to end the show after six seasons. The series didn’t overstay its welcome and was able to be carefully plotted because a very specific endgame was in sight. In Entertainment Weekly’s new digital cover story about the show, Milo Ventimiglia says of movie / spinoff / reboot talk, “It’s perfect. Leave it alone.” You guys know how I feel about spinoffs, so I tend to agree, but I think Fogelman could create something just as beautiful with the family introduced in the second-to-last episode, though he has no plans to do as at this time.
Speaking of EW, no one has covered “This Is Us” better over the years than that publication and the author of its new cover story, Dan Snierson (a fellow Northwestern alum). I’ve ordered the magazine’s “The Ultimate Guide to This Is Us” special edition, which Snierson no doubt had a huge hand in, and am eagerly anticipating its arrival.
Am I eagerly anticipating tonight? Yes and no. I’m eager to see how this six-year journey (at least for us viewers; it was decades for the characters) ends. But I know I will miss having the show in my life. Thank goodness for the memories… and YouTube.
Teen Drama Links for May 24, 2022
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“These Actors Totally Goofed By Leaking Spoilers To Their Own Projects During Promo” (BuzzFeed)
There’s a pretty big mistake in this…
“11 Actors Who Despise The Iconic Characters They’ve Played” (BuzzFeed)
“These 11 TV Shows Kickstarted Some Huge Careers, It’s Time To Vote On Who Had The Most Success” (BuzzFeed)
“Best TV Wedding Episodes of All Time, Ranked” (MovieWeb)
“The Best TV Wedding Episodes of All Time” (Brides)
“#OneChicago Cast Exits, Ranked” (TVLine)
“Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith’s Relationship Timeline” (People)
“TBT: Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen Named Their Daughter After a Disney Princess” (InStyle)
“A Comprehensive Look At Blake Lively’s Glamorous Style” (Bustle)
“Proof that Serena van der Woodsen Is Actually the Villain of ‘Gossip Girl’” (PureWow)
“In Praise of the Gossip Girl Choir Performance of ‘Glamorous’” (Nylon)
“Gossip Girl: The Main Characters, Ranked By Meanness” (Screen Rant)
“Gilmore Girls: 10 Most Underrated Love Interests, Ranked” (Screen Rant)
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: 10 Movies & TV Shows Where You’ve Seen The Cast” (Screen Rant)
“8 Things To Know About V.E. Schwab’s Upcoming Netflix Show First Kill” (Screen Rant)
“20 celebrity roommates: from Jason Segel and Kevin Hart to Tommy Lee Jones and Al Gore” (The National)
“8 Most Anticipated Shows Coming to HBO Max” (Collider)
“‘The Sex Lives Of College Girls’ Offers A Different Look At Coming Out Stories” (Collider)
“‘Big Sky’ Season 2 Finale Cast: Here’s Why Sheriff Beau Arlen Looks So Familiar” (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
“The Lincoln Lawyer Cast: Where You’ve Seen The Netflix TV Show Stars Before” (CinemaBlend)
“How Will The Goldbergs Write Off Jeff Garlin?” (PRIMETIMER)
“Technology Has Become TV’s Favorite Metaphor, But What Does It Mean?” (PRIMETIMER)
“The Stars of ‘Veronica Mars’: Where Are They Now?” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media 2022” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“11 of the coolest silver chains for men” (GQ Australia)
“Let’s Go Back to School: Preppy Fashion Is in Style Again” (Elle Canada)
Best of the Rest
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) did press for her new Tubi movie, Bad Influence.
“JENNIE GARTH (on 90210, What I Like About You, Cast Mates, DWTS, RHOBH & Reboots)!!” (Behind the Velvet Rope)
After comments from Garth on the podcast about wanting to revive “What I Like About You,” Amanda Bynes said she’d be down for a “WILAY” comeback. (TMZ)
“‘Now I’m actually a fan of the show’: Jennie Garth looks back at original ‘90210’ episodes in new podcast” (KTLA)
“Jennie Garth Says Relationship With Husband Dave Abrams Is a ‘Journey’ of ‘Personal Growth for Each of Us’ After 7 Years” (Us Weekly)
“‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ alum Jennie Garth loves playing a mom, because she can tap into her ‘well of love and fear’ for her daughters” (Yahoo)
This one notes about Garth and Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210): “They’re working on a line of products for QVC — exactly what kind is still under wraps — to be released next year.”
“Jennie Garth on parenting, podcasts and her new Tubi thriller ‘Bad Influence’” (FOX5)
Missed these earlier this month when Garth was plugging her Voltaren partnership.
“Jennie Garth Shares ‘What I Eat In a Day’ and Her Anti-Aging Secret” (The Beet)
“Jennie Garth’s Experience With Osteoarthritis” (Forbes)
Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills, 90210) appeared on “GMA” to discuss his battle with ulcerative colitis and the baby he is expecting with Sharna Burgess. (Good Morning America)
“Riverdale,” on which Luke Perry (Dylan, Beverly Hills, 90210) starred until his unexpected passing and Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) is an executive producer, will end with its seventh season next year. (Deadline)
Watch Hilary Swank (Carly, Beverly Hills, 90210) in the trailer for her new ABC show, “Alaska.” (YouTube)
Following the demise of CNN+, “Searching for Mexico” with Eva Longoria, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” will now air on CNN itself in 2023. (Collider)
Berlanti received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. (YouTube)
Related: “Greg Berlanti Reflects on Major Legacy, Uplifting Diverse Storytellers and Stories He Fought to Get on the Air” (Variety)
Can you spot the factual error in the above story?
Berlanti is quoted in this cover story about prolific producer Dick Wolf. (Variety)
Berlanti himself was invoked on The CW’s pre-upfront press call, with chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz insisting, “We are staying in the superhero business. We are staying with Greg Berlanti.” (Deadline)
Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) made the media rounds to promote Oracle 2: The Dreamland Murders.
“Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson fought for Joey to end up with Pacey instead of Dawson: ‘Hell no! No. No. No.’” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Joshua Jackson Reveals His Favorite ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Scene!” (Entertainment Weekly)
MY FAVORITE EPISODE!
“Joshua Jackson says he would not play his character on The Affair today” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Joshua Jackson scares in ‘Oracle 2: The Dreamland Murders,’ teases ‘Fatal Attraction’ TV series” (Yahoo)
“Joshua Jackson’s New Character is Too Scary to Believe” (The Late Late Show)
Jackson will star in and executive-produce an untitled Starz series opposite Lauren Ridloff, his Broadway co-star in Children of a Lesser God. (Deadline)
Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek) “Reflects On The First Gay Kiss To Hit Prime-Time TV.” (Hit Network)
Related: “Today in History: Tuesday, May 24, 2022” (Programming Insider)
Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) spoke about Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) and Colin Hanks (Grady, The O.C.) in this entertaining interview. (The Sydney Morning Herald)
Watch the trailers for “The Winchesters,” executive-produced by Jensen Ackles (CJ, Dawson’s Creek) and Danneel Ackles (Rachel, One Tree Hill), and “Walker: Independence,” starring Matt Barr (Wes, The O.C. / Psycho Derek, One Tree Hill / Keith, Gossip Girl) and executive-produced by Anna Fricke (writer, Dawson’s Creek). (Deadline)
Watch Ackles and Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) in the new trailer for “The Boys.” (YouTube)
“Blood & Treasure,” starring the aforementioned Barr, is moving to Paramount+. The long-awaited Season 2 will finally premiere in July. (TVLine)
McG (executive producer, The O.C.) is selling his home on the Sunset Strip. (Dirt)
In the wake of “The Hills: New Beginnings,” which starred Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) for a time, “The Hills” is getting a full reboot. (Deadline)
Harry Styles discussed working with girlfriend Olivia Wilde (Alex, The O.C.) on “The Howard Stern Show.” (Entertainment Tonight)
Chris Pratt (Che, The O.C.) announced he and Katherine Schwarzenegger welcomed their second daughter. (Instagram)
Scary: A woman was arrested for allegedly stalking Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill). (TMZ)
Bush was on the “She Pivots” podcast to discuss Detroit Blows. (Marie Claire)
Glimpse Bush in the trailer for the third and final season of “Love, Victor.” (YouTube)
Alexandra Parks, who is engaged to James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) and starred with him and Stephen Colletti (Chase, One Tree Hill) in “Everyone Is Doing Great,” says “season 2 is in the works.” (Instagram)
Shantel VanSanten (Quinn, One Tree Hill) threw out the first pitch at the Astros game on Saturday. (Instagram)
VanSanten said she’s “pleased with ‘FBI’ experience, excited to find work that ‘scares the crap out of me.’” (WNY)
Michaela McManus (Lindsey, One Tree Hill) is set to star in a drama pilot for ABC. (Deadline)
Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) launched his new podcast with Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) as the first guest and did some interviews to promote it. (Podcrushed)
“‘My adolescence in Hollywood is a running joke’ — Penn Badgley on teen crushes and terrifying low self-esteem” (The Guardian)
Badgley said he hasn’t watched the “Gossip Girl” spinoff.
“Best podcasts of the week: Penn Badgley goes back to school for tales of teenage cringe” (The Guardian)
“Penn Badgley Relives The Awkward And Sweet Moments Of Adolescence In New Podcast” (Forbes)
Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) did new interviews for Betty Buzz.
Jessica Szohr (Vanessa, Gossip Girl) said she was “shocked” when Brad Richardson proposed. (Access Hollywood)
Tika Sumpter (Raina, Gossip Girl) wed Nicholas James, with whom she has a daughter. (Brides)
Robert Reeves (assistant production manager / assistant director, 90210) died earlier this month at the age of 54. (Legacy)
Diablo Cody, who appeared on an episode of “90210,” will executive-produce an adaptation of the upcoming book City of Likes. (Deadline)