According to Ausiello at EW.com, Hilary Duff has join the cast of Gossip Girl for season three.
It’s unclear whether she’ll be a regular or just a temporary, recurring star. Duff will play Olivia, “a movie star who enrolls at NYU in search of a traditional college experience” and rooms with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr).
Thoughts on the casting?
Fun fact: Duff was reportedly considered for the role of Annie on 90210 but she passed on the project.
RELEVANT QUESTIONS–DON’T READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!!!
Question: There’s a spoiler floating around that says Chuck is going to bring home a girl in the Gossip Girl season premiere. Does this mean that he cheats on Blair? Or, even worse, that they broke up over the summer? –Fernanda
Ausiello: While it’s true that Blair catches Chuck, ahem, connecting with a model in the Sept. 14 opener, all is not as it appears.
Question: Any news on Gossip Girl? What’s in store for Serena? –Sara
Ausiello: She’ll be motherless for the first batch of episodes due to Kelly Rutherford’s maternity leave.
Question: 90210 scoop, please? –Darren
Ausiello: As you may have heard through the ‘vine, the teens at West Beverly High will be given a hot summer hangout with the C-dub bringing back the Beverly Hills Beach Club. Much like the original — which was a favorite hangout of Kelly and Brenda, as well as the place where both Brandon and Dylan worked — the new beach-side club will feature a bevy of hot new characters. I mean, it’s not really a beach unless there’s some skin to burn, right?
Question: Is Dustin Milligan not returning to 90210 at all next season? –Becky
Ausiello: Nope. We’ll learn in the Sept. 8 season premiere (via gratuitous exposition) that Ethan decided to stay in Montana with his pa.
Question: There have been rumors that Danneel Harris is returning as Rachel on One Tree Hill in the season 7. Is this true? –Cameron
Ausiello: The rumors are true. Rachel will be back next season for an arc.
Question: Any idea what actress is slated to play the role of Haley’s sister Quinn on One Tree Hill? –Lila
Ausiello: According to this highly reputable journalist, relative newcomer Shantel VanSanten has landed the role.
**Note: Dylan NEVER worked at the Beverly Hills Beach Club.
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Question: Is Brian Austin Green doing One Tree Hill or not? –Jacob
Ausiello: Not. As I teased last week, Green’s reps got cold feet and pulled out of the deal. Lipstick Jungle hottie Robert Buckley has just signed on to replace him.
According to Entertainment Weekly’s Ausiello, One Tree Hill’s seventh season may take place one year after the sixth season finale.
OTH famously did a four-year time jump between the fourth and fifth seasons, earning both critical praise and higher ratings.
Thoughts?!
Teen drama worlds are colliding again!
Beverly Hills 90210’s Brian Austin Green, who played David, may join One Tree Hill for its seventh season.
The Hollywood Reporter says he is in talks to play Clayton, the previously announced new character that will be Nathan’s agent. EW’s Ausiello says “it’s virtually a done deal.”
I’ve been hoping BAG would pop up on the new 90210 to repair his relationship with Tori Spelling’s Donna. I never imagined in my wildest dreams that he’d end up on a different teen drama!
Thoughts?!
Ausiello has an exclusive interview with Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) on her decision to leave the show.
You can read it here.
The highlights: She had a six-year contract and decided, along with others, not to go beyond that. Emotional and professional decision for her. Her video in Feb. was done to dispel rumors. Doesn’t want to speak for Chad. (Article says CMM declined comment but confirmed he’s no longer on the show.) Happy with Leyton’s ending. Won’t rule out guest appearance. Moving forward with Southern Gothic Productions.
My thoughts: Extremely disappointed. Appreciate her honesty. Wish One Tree Hill was ending this season. It’s no longer the same show when you remove 2 main characters, especially at the same time. On the other hand, Beverly Hills 90210 did that several times over and I still loved it, so I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
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