Teen Drama Links for November 26, 2024
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind.
Straight on to the links today, with two weeks’ worth of teen drama goodness below.
Teen Drama Links for November 26, 2024
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Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“17 Movies, TV Shows, And Books To Turn To When You Need A Little Pick-Me-Up” (BuzzFeed)
“‘Dawson’s Creek’ Had a Perfect Spin-Off, But No One Watched It” (Movieweb)
Related: The Teen Drama Spinoffs (TDW)
“The O.C. Season 4 Is Good, Actually” (GQ)
“20 deaths from teen shows that absolutely wrecked us, from Outer Banks to The O.C.” (Entertainment Weekly)
Related: Top 10 Most Shocking Deaths (TDW)
“11 Photos of a Young Chad Michael Murray That Will Kick Your Weekend Off Right” (People)
“Top 7 Chad Michael Murray movies and TV shows to watch if you liked him in Sullivan’s Crossing” (SoapCentral)
“The 15 Best Gossip Girl Episodes, Ranked” (CBR)
“10 Weirdest Details in Gossip Girl” (CBR)
“The Most Iconic ‘Gossip Girl’ Thanksgiving Fashion Moments of All Time” (Us Weekly)
Related: Teen Drama Thanksgiving Episodes (TDW)
“Camila Cabello’s Blair Waldorf-Coded ‘Fit Included A Sheer Twist” (Bustle)
“Inside life of Cruel Intentions star Savannah Lee Smith including connection to music icon” (The Mirror)
“Inside life of Cross villain Ryan Eggold from 90210 and New Amsterdam roles to music career” (The Mirror)
“Where you’ve seen the cast of Amazon Prime’s Cross before from Supernatural to 90210” (The Mirror)
“Before he was Hot Frosty’s Jack, Dustin Milligan starred as the ‘hot vet’ in an iconic TV series” (nine.com.au)
“11 TV Breakups We Did Not See Coming” (TV Insider)
“10 Split TV Couples Who Should Have Got Back Together” (Screen Rant)
“24 Devastating TV Deaths That Will Make You Sob Like A Baby” (Brit + Co)
“32 TV Shows That Really Did Not Need Reboots” (Cinemablend)
Related: I’m Begging: No More Spinoffs, Reboots, or Revivals (TDW)
“10 Best CW Shows of the 2000s, Ranked” (CBR)
This line claiming nu90210 is “as beloved as the original” made me laugh.
Related: The WB vs. CW (TDW)
“5 TV Dream Homes: Could the Actors Who Lived There Really Afford Them?” (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
Spot the mistake here?
“40 Random Bits of Nostalgic Trivia to Make You Yearn for Yesteryear” (Cracked)
“10 Storylines That Ruined Beloved TV Shows” (Collider)
“10 Shows to Watch if You Love ‘Gilmore Girls’” (Collider)
“TV’s 10 Most Dysfunctional Family Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked” (Collider)
See the mistake here?
“The 20 most heart-wrenching will-they-won’t-they couples in TV history” (Yardbarker)
“TV shows about (or, at least, somewhat about) basketball” (Yardbarker)
“TV’s Best Adoption Storylines” (TV Fanatic)
“7 Movies And Shows All Aspiring Fashion Journalists Need To Watch At Least Once” (Nylon Manila)
“Why these actors left their popular TV roles early” (nine.com.au)
Related: Teen Drama Actors Who Left Their Series (TDW)
“Why These Yellowstone Actors Look So Familiar” (The List)
“‘Hot Frosty’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Who in Netflix’s Christmas Movie?” (The Wrap)
“‘The Merry Gentlemen’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in Netflix’s Christmas Male Revue?” (The Wrap)
Best of the Rest
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) and iHeart Media are hosting an “I Choose Me” summit in Los Angeles in January. (Instagram)
Garth was on “On With Mario.” (On With Mario Lopez)
I Am Luke Perry, a documentary film, will premiere on The CW in March, just days before the sixth anniversary of his passing. (The CW)
The above press release also notes that season 2 of “Wild Cards,” featuring Jason Priestley (Brandon, Beverly Hills, 90210), will air starting in February.
Jessica Alba (Leanne, Beverly Hills, 90210) is promoting her show “Honest Renovations: A Holiday Makeover.”
“Jessica Alba & Lizzy Mathis Play ‘Honest Revelations’” (The Talk)
There are additional clips.
“Jessica Alba & Lizzy Mathis: ‘I Prayed Every Day’ — Extended Interview” (The Jennifer Hudson Show)
Alba has signed on to Queens as an executive producer. (Variety)
Lucy Liu (Courtney, Beverly Hills, 90210) is doing press for Red One.
“Lucy Liu talks new holiday movie ‘Red One,’ motherhood, more” (Today)
“Lucy Liu on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Turning 25 and Reboot Rumors” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Lucy Liu Remembers when Drew Barrymore Hid in Her Bushes after a Breakup” (The Drew Barrymore Show)
“Lucy Liu Thinks It’s Important to Make a Mess Sometimes” (The New York Times)
“Lucy Liu Is ‘All Fired Up’” (Elle)
Kyle Richards (Anna, Beverly Hills, 90210) is making the media rounds for the new season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
“Kyle Richards Reflects on Discussing Her Sexuality with Her Daughters: ‘I Felt So Loved and So Supported’” (People)
“Kyle Richards Regrets Walking Off ‘RHOBH’ Season 14: ‘I Just Don’t Feel Like I Was Myself’” (Us Weekly)
“Is Kyle Richards Finally Ready to File for Divorce From Mauricio Umansky? She Says...” (E! Online)
“Kyle Richards on ‘RHOBH’ Return After Hinting at Exit and Message to Those Questioning Her Sexuality” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Kyle Richards on If She & Mauricio Umansky Will File for Divorce” (Extra)
“Kyle Richards was ‘terrified’ to have ‘difficult’ conversation about evolving sexuality with her daughters” (Page Six)
“‘RHOBH’s Kyle Richards On Her Feud With Dorit Kemsley, Partnering With Reese Witherspoon & Possible ‘Halloween’ Sequel” (Deadline)
“How 14 Seasons of RHOBH Changed Kyle Richards: ‘I Don’t Try to Run From Things’” (Bravo)
“Kyle Richards talks about not wanting to come back to the Real Housewives” (Live with Kelly and Mark)
There are additional clips.
…and more.
Denise Richards (Robin, Beverly Hills, 90210 / Denise, BH90210 / Gwen, 90210) will compete in the new season of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” — watch the trailer. (YouTube)
Eva Longoria, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” is on the November cover of Marie Claire. (Marie Claire)
Longoria was on “The View: Behind the Table” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
“Dawson’s Creek” is now streaming for free on Samsung TV Plus (Twitter)
Prior to hosting our college reunion, Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) and Julie Plec (producer, Dawson’s Creek) were on the “Northwestern Intersections” podcast. (Northwestern Alumni)
Jonathan Kasdan (writer, Dawson’s Creek) is co-writing and directing Rager. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Watch James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) in a new teaser for “The Real Full Monty.” (YouTube)
Van Der Beek is selling autographed jerseys for the 25th anniversary of Varsity Blues. (Instagram)
His post notes: “100% of my net proceeds will go to families recovering from the financial burden of cancer (including my own 😇).” Is his medical expenses really something fans should be helping with…?
Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) is co-hosting a virtual Giving Tuesday event for Vote Mama. (Instagram)
Scott Foley (Cliff, Dawson’s Creek) will recur in season 3 of “Will Trent.” (TVLine)
Ali Larter (Kristy, Dawson’s Creek) is doing press for “Landman.”
“Ali Larter on finding unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in ‘Landman’” (CBS News)
“Landman Interview: Ali Larter On Peeling Back ‘The Layers Of The Onion’ Of Her Taylor Sheridan Character” (Screen Rant)
“Ali Larter on shooting intimate ‘Landman’ scenes: ‘I’ve carried 2 babies, so I’m like, if you still want to see it, let’s go’” (Yahoo)
“3 auditions the charm for Ali Larter to land ‘Landman’” (Boston Herald)
“Ali Larter Talks ‘Landman’ Fashion and Beauty, Reflects on Getting Into the Industry as a Teenager” (NewBeauty)
“Ali Larter reveals the beauty routine that has her looking better than ever at 48: ‘Juice, gym, steam, cream’” (Page Six)
“Ali Larter Remembers Paul Walker, James Van Der Beek & Varsity Blues 25 Years Later” (Movieweb)
“‘It Was a Special, Magical Time’ — From ‘Dawson’s Creek’ to ‘Varsity Blues’, Ali Larter Reflects on Her '90s Teen Drama Reign” (Collider)
“Ali Larter ‘Never Believed’ She’d Leave Hollywood and Settle Down in Idaho: ‘Absolutely Adore It’” (Us Weekly)
… and more.
Watch Seth Rogen (Bob, Dawson’s Creek) in the trailer for The Studio, which he also produces. (YouTube)
McG (executive producer, The O.C.) is teaming up with John Mayer to buy the Jim Henson Studio lot and the Charlie Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles. (Deadline)
Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.) did another interview tied to “Nobody Wants This.” (GQ)
And here are more interviews Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) did for her SimpliSafe partnership.
“Rachel Bilson Proves She’s Just Like Us With Her Celebrity Fangirl Moment and TV Favorites” (Us Weekly)
“Rachel Bilson Flies Delta for the Food” (Bloomberg)
Shailene Woodley (Kaitlin, The O.C.) and her “Three Women” co-stars were on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” (YouTube)
Morena Baccarin (Maya, The O.C.) did some interviews for Elevation.
“‘Elevation’ Star Morena Baccarin’s Post-Apocalyptic Must Haves Include Husband Ben McKenzie” (Us Weekly)
“Morena Baccarin shares latest Marvel updates” (NBC New York)
“Anthony Mackie And Morena Baccarin Marvel At ‘Elevation’s Practical FX” (Forbes)
“How Anthony Mackie & Morena Baccarin’s Horror Movie ‘Elevation’ Scared Them” (Collider)
“Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson Discuss ‘Elevation’” (The Nerds of Color)
…and more.
Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) did a ton of interviews for The Merry Gentlemen — and gave mixed messages on participating in the “One Tree Hill” revival.
“Chad Michael Murray talks ‘The Merry Gentlemen,’ calendar spread” (Today)
“Chad Michael Murray strips down in ‘The Merry Gentlemen’” (ABC News)
“How Chad Michael Murray Got His SIX-PACK ABS for Spicy Holiday Rom-Com!” (Extra)
“Chad Michael Murray on Possibility of Joining ‘One Tree Hill’ Reboot and Why He Studied ‘Magic Mike’” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Chad Michael Murray Shares Wife’s Reaction To His Spicy ‘Merry Gentlemen’ Shirtless Dance” (Access Hollywood)
“Chad Michael Murray on How His Single Father of Five Inspired Him to Do Better” (The Drew Barrymore Show)
“Chad Michael Murray Says It’s an ‘Honor’ One Tree Hill Fans Still Care About the Show: ‘They’ve Kept It Alive’” (People)
“Will Chad Michael Murray Return for One Tree Hill Reboot? He Says…” (E! Online)
“Chad Michael Murray Thinks We Could Use a Holiday Stripper Rom-Com. He’s Right.” (Elle)
“Actor Chad Michael Murray on His New Netflix Stripper Christmas Movie and More” (WWD)
“Chad Michael Murray on Family, the ‘One Tree Hill’ Reboot and Going ‘Half Naked’ This Holiday Season” (Parade)
“Chad Michael Murray Opens Up About ‘One Tree Hill’ Sequel Series: ‘Whatever Iteration Of The Show Comes Forward, I Want That For Fans’” (Deadline)
“‘The Merry Gentlemen’ Stars Chad Michael Murray And Britt Robertson Talk Original ‘Smaller’ Costumes And Garland Meet Cute Moment” (Deadline)
“Chad Michael Murray on Six-Hour Dance Lessons for ‘Merry Gentlemen,’ ‘One Tree Hill’ Revival Rumors and Facing Ageism in Hollywood” (Variety)
“Chad Michael Murray Channeling ‘Magic Mike’ for ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ & ‘One Tree Hill’ Reboot Rumors” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Playing a stripper in a Netflix Christmas movie made Chad Michael Murray fall in love with dance” (Los Angeles Times)
“Chad Michael Murray & Britt Robertson Already Have Sequel Ideas For The Merry Gentlemen” (Screen Rant)
“Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray on ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ and Their Rom-Com Favorites” (The Nerds of Color)
“Actor Chad Michael Murray joins ‘GMFB’ to discuss upcoming Netflix movie, Bills fandom” (NFL.com)
…and more.
Murray posed for a 2025 “Twelve Months of Chad Michael Murray” calendar. (Instagram / CMM Signature)
I may never recover from seeing these photos.
Proceeds from sales of the autographed calendars will go to St. Jude’s.
Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) was named one of the “100 Must-Read Books of 2024” and one of the “Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2024.” (TIME / People)
I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the book next week.
Lenz was on the “Dr. Ramani Network” podcast to discuss her book. (Instagram)
Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) has signed with the Washington Speakers Bureau for speaking opportunities. (PR Newswire)
Bush received the Generational Changemaker award from Future Caucus at their Rising Star Awards last week. (Instagram)
Though not in attendance, Paris Hilton (Kate, The O.C.) received the same award. (Instagram)
Paul Johansson (Dan, One Tree Hill) wrote, directed, and executive-produced a short film called Sun Day for the TCL Film Machine program. (PR Newswire)
Lee Norris (Mouth, One Tree Hill), Grace Holcomb (Jenny, One Tree Hill), and Jaeden Earle (Lydia, One Tree Hill) have signed on for Friends With Benefit’s “Tric-mukkah Holiday Fundraiser.” (Facebook)
Brett Claywell (Tim, One Tree Hill) and Friends With Benefit won multiple Anthem Awards for putting together May’s “One Tree Hill” charity basketball game. (Anthem Awards)
“Suits: LA,” starring Bryan Greenberg (Jake, One Tree Hill) and Stephen Amell (Jim, 90210), will premiere on NBC in February, the same night as “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” with Melissa Fumero (Zoe, Gossip Girl). (TVLine)
Watch the first “Suits: LA” teaser… (YouTube)
“Suits” star Gabriel Macht, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” will recur on “Suits: LA.” (Deadline)
Here’s more with Kelsey Asbille (Gigi, One Tree Hill) tied to “Yellowstone.”
“December Cover Star Kelsey Asbille Is Mastering Quiet Power in TV and Film with Spellbinding Performances” (San Francisco Magazine)
“Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille Reflect on Playing Yellowstone’s ‘Good People’” (Country Living)
“Yellowstone’s Luke Grimes & Kelsey Asbille Talk Season 5 Part B’s ‘Earth-Shattering’ Reveal & Kayce Taking Over The Dutton Ranch” (Screen Rant)
“Luke Grimes & Kelsey Asbille Reveal How The End Of Yellowstone Really Feels” (Looper)
Watch Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) in the trailer for season 2 of “Deal Or No Deal Island,” which premieres in January. (YouTube)
Manganiello and Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210) will appear at Steel City Con next month. (Steel City Con)
The guest list also includes Jack Osbourne, who appeared on “Dawson’s Creek.”
Maria Menounos (Jules, One Tree Hill) did more interviews about Christmas at Plumhill Manor.
“Maria Menounos Talks ‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’ & Her Long-Lasting Love Story” (TV Insider)
“Maria Menounos Jokes Sex Scenes Deter Her From More Acting: ‘I Can’t Be Having Orgasms on Camera” (Us Weekly)
“Maria Menounos | Full Interview | Sherri Shepherd” (Sherri)
Paul Teal (Josh, One Tree Hill) has died at age 35. (StarNews Online)
“Heartbroken Wilmington theater community reacts to the sudden death of actor Paul Teal, 35” (StarNews Online)
“In Memoriam: Actor Paul Teal celebrated by family, friends who remember his ‘light’” (Port City Daily)
Several “One Tree Hill” cast members posted tributes to Teal on social media, and Lenz also paid tribute on yesterday’s “Drama Queens” podcast.
I had the pleasure of randomly meeting Teal in Wilmington two years ago. He couldn’t have been nicer. My thoughts go out to his loved ones. (TDW)
Gavin DeGraw, who performs the “One Tree Hill” theme song, did interviews at a (sigh) Fox News event.
“Gavin DeGraw talks holiday traditions and Christmas tunes: ‘Feels like tradition’” (Fox News)
“Gavin DeGraw Says He Still Keeps ‘in Touch’ with One Tree Hill Cast: ‘The Blood Is Good There’” (People)
“Gavin DeGraw Says He Would Say ‘Yes’ to One Tree Hill Reboot: ‘Part of My Story at This Point’” (People)
Here’s a first look at Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) in “Good Cop/Bad Cop,” which will premiere on The CW in February. (TVLine)
Ed Westwick (Chuck, Gossip Girl) is on the cover of Numero Switzerland. (Instagram)
John Patrick Amedori (Aaron, Gossip Girl) and Annika Noelle are engaged. (People)
This bizarre saga has been very hard to keep up with: Chanel Banks (Sawyer, Gossip Girl) “Reveals Why She Vanished to ESCAPE Her Family” (Extra)
Sara Goodman (executive producer, Gossip Girl) did interviews about her “Cruel Intentions” series.
“‘Cruel Intentions’ Remake Bosses on Movie’s Influences, Casting Their Love Triangle and Putting the Mean Back Into YA Dramas’ (The Hollywood Reporter)
“‘Cruel Intentions’ EPs Talk Keeping the Edgy Fun With Amazon Adaptation: ‘We Didn’t Want It to Be Woke’” (The Wrap)
“Cruel Intentions showrunners say they’re open to movie alum Selma Blair appearing in season 2” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Cruel Intentions Showrunners Sara Goodman & Phoebe Fisher On Adapting The Classic Story For Prime Video” (Screen Rant)
…and more.
Savannah Lee Smith (Monet, Gossip Girl) is also making the media rounds for the “Cruel Intentions” series.
“Savannah Lee Smith On ‘Paying Homage’ To Cruel Intentions” (Elite Daily)
“Cruel Intentions Series Stars Savannah Lee Smith, Sarah Catherine Hook Know People Have Thoughts About Their Take on the 1999 Film” (Teen Vogue)
“Cruel Intentions Stars Savannah Lee Smith & Brooke Lena Johnson On Playing The Show’s ‘Good Girls’” (Screen Rant)
“‘Cruel Intentions’ Stars Relish ‘Fresh Take’ on Beloved Characters, Unpack That Juicy Ending” (The Wrap)
Evan Mock (Aki, Gossip Girl spinoff) has joined the cast of Headhunters. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Jason Gotay (Rafe, Gossip Girl spinoff) will co-star in Floyd Collins on Broadway. (Deadline)
Dustin Milligan (Ethan, 90210) made the interview rounds for Netflix’s Hot Frosty.
“Hot Frosty’s Dustin Milligan Admits the Netflix Christmas Movie’s Shirtless Scenes Brought Up ‘Insecurities’” (People)
“‘Hot Frosty’ Hunk Dustin Milligan Talks Possible Sequel, ‘Elf’ Inspiration & More” (TV Insider)
“‘Hot Frosty’ Star Dustin Milligan Teases a NSFW ‘Tailpipe’ Joke Cut From the Movie: ‘Very Not Family Friendly’” (Decider)
“‘Hot Frosty’ Stars Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan on ‘Liberating’ Nude Scene and That ‘Mean Girls’ Nod” (Variety)
“Lacey Chabert & Dustin Milligan Reveal That Hot Frosty Has More Layers Than Any Netflix Christmas Movie Should” (Screen Rant)
“‘Incredibly Uncomfortable’: ‘Hot Frosty’s Dustin Milligan Discusses Having the Camera’s Gaze on His Shirtless Body” (Collider)
“The magic of love: ‘Hot Frosty’ cast talks acceptance and the holiday spirit” (Mashable)
“Yellowknife’s Dustin Milligan talks joy on set, and pushing beyond his comfort zone for new Netflix movie” (CBC)
“Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan on teaming up for ‘Hot Frosty’” (CBS
“‘Hot Frosty’ Dustin Milligan Says It Was A Little Rough Going Shirtless In The Cold As Spicy Snowman” (Access Hollywood)
Ryan Eggold did some interviews for Amazon’s “Cross.”
“‘Cross’: Ryan Eggold Dishes on Dramatic, Blond Transformation” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Ryan Eggold on the transformation he underwent for thriller ‘Cross’” (Today)
“Ryan Eggold on doing ‘all sorts of weird stuff’ in ‘Cross’” (NBC New York)
“Ryan Eggold on Transforming Into a ‘Psychopathic’ Serial Killer for ‘Cross’ and Creating Ramsey’s ‘Ken Doll’ Look” (Variety)
“‘Cross’: Ryan Eggold Talks Ed Ramsey’s Fate & Working With Aldis Hodge” (TV Insider)
“‘Cross’ Ryan Eggold & Eloise Mumford On ‘Delicate Nature’ Of Season 1 Villain & Creating Powerful Survivor Character” (Screen Rant)
“‘Not Just a Victim’: Cross Stars Ryan Eggold & Eloise Mumford Talk Defying Stereotypes” (CBR)
…and more.
Trevor Donovan (Teddy, 90210) did an interview for A Little Women’s Christmas. (WECT)
Donovan is starring in and executive-producing a film adaptation of Grounded for Great American Family. (The Futon Critic)
Keke Palmer (Elizabeth, 90210) continued promoting her new book.
“Keke Palmer on Her Book, ‘Master of Me’: ‘I am the Business!’” (The Drew Barrymore Show)
“Keke Palmer Opens Up About ‘Owning’ Her Life In New Book” (The View)
“Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood and new memoir” (CBS News)
“Keke Palmer talks memoir, navigating privacy, new projects” (Today)
“Keke Palmer Thought Nicki Minaj Wanted to Curse Her Out at the Met Gala” (The Tonight Show)
“Keke Palmer on Why She Didn’t Include Darius Jackson Abuse Details in New Memoir” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Keke Palmer Recalls the Differences Between Working at Nickelodeon and Disney as a Child Star” (People)
“Keke Palmer Revisits Her Biggest On and Off-Screen Moments: Her 1st Kiss to Taking Back Her Power” (Us Weekly)
“Shelf Life: Keke Palmer” (Elle)
“Keke Palmer Tells RuPaul How She’s Surviving the Fame Game” (Interview)
“Keke Palmer’s latest job? Self-help guru” (The Washington Post)
…and more.
Meghan Markle, who appeared on “90210,” opened up about the “Archewell Foundation’s Welcome Project and her own holiday traditions with Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet” at a special dinner she hosted. (Marie Claire)