Teen Drama Links for October 26, 2021
Teen Drama Links for October 26, 2021
What happened on the set of Rust last week is a tragedy — one with connections to our teen drama world.
Last Thursday, a prop gun discharged by Alec Baldwin on the film’s New Mexican set fatally struck director of photography Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. The investigation into how this heart-wrenching accident happened, and whether any charges will be filed, is ongoing. Understandably, production — which was already reportedly plagued with problems — is now on hold indefinitely.
I had just mentioned Rust in last week’s “Teen Drama Links,” sharing that Jensen Ackles (CJ, Dawson’s Creek) would co-star in the Western. Ackles posted about the project on Instagram the same day, calling it a “dream come true.” On Sunday night, he broke his silence on the fatal accident, admitting on Instagram, “I’m not even sure where to start. This has been a tragedy of epic proportions that we are all still processing.”
After offering praise for Hawkins and expressing condolences to her family, Ackles said he and wife Danneel Harris (Rachel, One Tree Hill), “donated to the AFI scholarship fund in her name and to the go fund me.” He then shared the links for those who “feel compelled” to donate as well.
Meanwhile, Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill), who worked with Hutchins on the film Blindfire, posted a moving tribute on Instagram, writing in part, “We lost a bright light. @halynahutchins was such a talented artist and a kind, wild, creative spirit. She made me feel appreciated and safe as an artist.”
Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) also shared on Instagram a tribute to Hutchins, the DP on Archenemy, in which Manganiello starred and produced. He wrote in part, “This is a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her family and especially to her son. I am so sad today for everyone who knew her and worked with her.”
In another teen drama connection, Baldwin, of course, is brother to William “Billy” Baldwin, who played William van der Woodsen on the original “Gossip Girl.” And this terrible, terrible story has brought Wilmington, North Carolina — where “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” were filmed and where I live — into the news as outlets recall the fatal shooting of Brandon Lee on the set of The Crow here in 1993.
My heart goes out to everyone affected.
Teen Drama Links for October 26, 2021
“17 TV Plots Where Characters Behaved So Unexpectedly, I’m Convinced The Writers Were Messing With Us” (BuzzFeed)
“Which One Of These Halloween Episodes From These Iconic TV Shows Is Your Favorite?” (BuzzFeed)
Related: My look last year at the “Teen Drama Halloween Episodes” (TDW)
“Controversial TV Storylines, Characters, And Relationships That The Writers And Directors Wish They Could Go Back And Change” (BuzzFeed)
“13 Actors Who Left Their TV Shows But Eventually Returned And 13 Who Never Did An Episode Again” (BuzzFeed)
Can you spot the factual error?
Is Us Weekly trying to come for BuzzFeed’s listicle crown or something?!
“TV Shows That Featured Time Jumps: ‘One Tree Hill,’ ‘Riverdale’ and More” (Us Weekly)
“Cynthia Nixon, Ian Somerhalder and More TV Stars Who’ve Directed Episodes of Their Own Shows” (Us Weekly)
“Celebrities Who Recreated Their Most Iconic Roles Over the Years: Reese Witherspoon, Ashley Tisdale and More” (Us Weekly)
More Halloween-related content…
“Nerds Gets Spooky: 7 Best Pop Culture Halloween Costumes” (Nerds & Beyond)
“Halloween 2021 Programming: Frightening Films & TV Shows On Cable And Screaming — Er, Streaming — This October” (Deadline)
“Top 10 Halloween Episodes From Your Favorite TV Shows” (L’OFFICIEL)
Last week’s “Deals & Steals” featured “Beverly Hills, 90210”-inspired socks. (Good Morning America)
“Beverly Hills, 90210” executive producers Charles Rosin and Larry Mollin have written radio plays based on “lost episodes” pitched by fans — and have cast me in one of the main roles, a love interest for David (Brian Austin Green, Beverly Hills, 90210). (9-OH! News)
I’m very excited my friend and fellow Northwestern alum Jessica Gimeno and my Ultimate “Beverly Hills, 90210” Trivia Night partner Melanie Rose have also been cast! Gimeno will play a love interest for Dylan (Luke Perry, Beverly Hills, 90210) while Rose will portray Cindy (Carol Potter, Beverly Hills, 90210).
If you haven’t already, now’s a great time to read my interviews with Rosin, Mollin, and Potter. (TDW)
Tori Amos recalled being mistaken for Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) on “Punk’d.” (Stereogum)
Cameron Bancroft (Joe, Beverly Hills, 90210) appears in Coyote Creek Christmas, which premieres on Saturday. (Hallmark)
My full look at this year’s holiday movies with teen drama stars will post on Monday!
Cress Williams (D’Shawn, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Kellan Lutz (George, 90210) will star in a murder mystery called What Remains. (Variety)
Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) has been among the targets of escalating accusations from Ruby Rose, stemming from her time on “Batwoman,” which he executive-produces. Though Berlanti hasn’t commented, Warner Bros. Television has. (Deadline)
“TV’s 50 Longest-Awaited First Kisses From ‘NCIS,’ ‘Arrow,’ ‘Evil,’ ‘X-Files,’ ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Grey’s, ‘OUAT,’ ‘Friends’ and More Shows” features Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) not once but twice — including for a pivotal “Dawson’s Creek” kiss. (TVLine)
Julie Bowen (Gwen, Dawson’s Creek) discusses her work with the nonprofit Step Up in the November 1 issue of People.
Madchen Amick (Nicole, Dawson’s Creek / Catherine, Gossip Girl) opened up about her family’s journey with mental health, specifically her son’s bipolar disorder diagnosis and the foundation it inspired, on the “Inside Mental Health” podcast. (Psych Central)
Lenz has pulled out of next month’s “One Tree Hill” fan convention in Wilmington due to COVID protocols on an unspecified project. (Instagram)
Lee Norris (Mouth, One Tree Hill) also backed out earlier this month due to COVID concerns. (TDW)
Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) narrates a new story for Calm Kids. (Instagram)
Bush’s midseason CBS show “Good Sam” has started production. (Instagram)
And Bush has launched an official website for her “Work in Progress” podcast. (Work in Progress)
Lenz, Bush, and Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) took a “friendship test.” (Glamour)
Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste took the test earlier this month. (Glamour)
Bryan Greenberg (Jake, One Tree Hill) revealed he and wife Jamie Chung welcomed twins. (Instagram)
This list of “7 Shows Like ‘Dynasty’ to Watch Rich People Fighting Over Money and Power” includes “Gossip Girl,” which, like “Dynasty,” was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. (Collider)
Schwartz, of course, also created “The O.C.,” on which Savage was an executive producer. They are both EPs on the “Gossip Girl” spinoff.
Flashback: “‘Gossip Girl’: ET’s First Interviews With Blake Lively, Penn Badgley and More in 2007!” (Entertainment Tonight)
Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) is again slamming paparazzi photos of her children and the Instagram accounts that share the pictures online. (E! Online)
This article asserts, “Serena Van Der Woodsen’s messy up-do from ‘Gossip Girl’ is the ultimate chic everyday hairstyle” — and shows you how to copy it. (Glamour UK)
More with Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) and “You”…
“Penn Badgley On Worst ‘Gossip Girl’ Moment and Playing a Psychopath” (Esquire)
“Q&A: Penn Badgley, Nura Mowzoon talk importance of feeling uncomfortable” (The Daily Illini)
9 TV Shows & Movies Penn Badgley Fans Need To Watch After ‘YOU’ (Bustle)
“Shows Like ‘You’ to Watch While You Wait for Season 4” (Collider)
Hunter Harris, who writes one of my favorite Substack newsletters and wrote a feature on the new “Gossip Girl” for New York last June, is now a staff writer on the spinoff.
Speaking of, I’m surprised we don’t have an exact premiere date for the second half of the season yet given that it’s supposed to launch next month.
Evan Mock (Aki, Gossip Girl) is still making waves in the fashion world…
And on the subject of fashion, Joshua Safran (creator, Gossip Girl spinoff) is among those interviewed in “The Easiest Way to Look Put-Together: Dress in One Color Head-to-Toe.” (The Wall Street Journal)
Trevor Donovan (Teddy, 90210) has signed a deal with GAC Family to star in and executive-produce projects for the new network while also partnering on his anti-bullying campaign. (Facebook)
Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna, 90210) did an interview with GAC’s CEO to promote her two films for the channel, including her recent flick with Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill). (YouTube)
Rob Estes (Harry, 90210) will star in an adaptation of Beautiful Disaster. (Deadline)