The 2000s were loaded up with a lot of edgy teen dramas, yet none very as impactful as “Gossip Girl.” Now, one of the original series’s most infamous characters — the devious Georgina Sparks — is set to get back to the screen. A new trailer for the 2nd season of the reboot, released on June 24, features a blurry clip of Sparks sitting in an empty theater and clapping for an unknown performer
And I have a feeling that this city is about to burn. pic.twitter.com/NbGfPRN2Xh
— Gossip Girl (@gossipgirl) June 22, 2022
In the original series, Sparks, portrayed by Michelle Trachtenberg, was a manipulative old close buddy of Serena van der Woodsen who re-emerged on the Upper East Side wreak havoc In the 1st season of the 2021 reboot, viewers were introduced to Milo, Georgina Sparks’ son who has inherited both his mother’s wickedness and intelligence, and it seems like now the mother-son team are set to bring much more trouble.
The original CW series, based on the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar, spanned 6 seasons and developed a fiercely passionate fan base throughout the years. The popularity of the show pushed the creation and release of the “Gossip Girl” reboot of a same name on HBO Max. The legacy and impact of the show speaks for itself and shows in the viewership numbers. The 1st season of the reboot broke records on HBO Max, becoming the streamer’s most-watched original series upon its release, per Deadline.
In September 2021, Variety announced that the series was renewed for a 2nd season, and presently we are in anxiously anticipating its return.
