Season 2 of Gossip Girl has returned, and we have the scoop on everything that’s been happening among Manhattan’s upper crust in that time, from betrayals to power struggles.
Executive producer and showrunner Josh Safran has been anticipating season 2 since it was announced. It was up to him and the other writers in the room to set the stage for the rest of the series in the first season by introducing new characters and giving the original’s world a new setting. The vibe of the first season has to be unique. Safran clearly recalls the audience’s reaction when he promised there would be “no catfights,” but now that season 2 has begun, anything goes.
About Gossip Girl’s 2nd Season
Gossip Girl’s second season, which aired on The CW and featured a total of 25 episodes, began airing on September 1, 2008, and ended on May 18, 2009. The series was adapted for the small screen by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage from the novels of the same name by Cecily von Ziegesar. This season’s titles all referred to 20th-century films in some way.
Cast of Gossip Girl’s 2nd Season
The Students
Whitney Peak as Zoya Lott
Zoya Lott, played by Whitney Peak, is a first-year scholarship student and half-sister of Julien at Constance Billard. Julien found her long-lost sister, Zoya, on social media and eventually convinced her to join her in New York City and attend the same high school. Zoya, hoping to spend more time with her sister, goes along with Julien’s plan and moves to the Upper West Side to be closer to Nick Lott, their father. There are some people in Constance who aren’t thrilled about Zoya’s arrival because of her “I couldn’t care less” demeanour, especially among Julien’s crew. Unwillingly, Zoya’s life in Manhattan is becoming more and more complicated as her relationship with Julien becomes increasingly unstable.
Eli Brown as Otto “Obie” Bergmann IV
Otto “Obie” Bergmann IV, played by Eli Brown, is the wealthiest student at Constance University. Obie is the prized offspring of a real estate tycoon, but he has no interest in following in her footsteps. Because of his unearned fortune, Obie decides to use his immense privilege for political and social activism, even if it means opposing his parents’ Hilton-level real estate empire. Instead of attending fancy parties in sky bars, he spends his time helping out at a local nonprofit.
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Thomas Doherty as Max Wolfe
Max Wolfe, played by Thomas Doherty, is the group’s playboy and a social butterfly. Max is the son of a theatre impresario and a landscaper; his parents are millionaires, so he can afford to live a carefree lifestyle, going from club to club on school nights and even trying out drugs and alcohol. He monitors his substance use to ensure he gets the most pleasure possible from it, but under pressure, he finds himself relying more and more on them and abusing them.
Emily Alyn Lind as Audrey Hope
Emily Alyn Lind takes on the role of Audrey Hope, the daughter of Katherine Hope, the designer of a high-end athletics wear line who is struggling to accept her recent divorce. Audrey’s demeanour is the antithesis of her mother’s Lululemon style; she always has her nails done in French and a book on hand. She has her best friend Julien and her high school boyfriend Aki to lean on despite her difficult home life. Things become more complicated, however, when Audrey develops feelings for more than one person.
Evan Mock as Akeno “Aki” Menzies
Akeno “Aki” Menzies, portrayed by Evan Mock, is a film buff who is never seen without his trusty skateboard. Although he is the youngest son of a conservative media mogul and lives in a penthouse in a Park Avenue tower, Aki is actually quite reserved. Obie’s best friend and Audrey’s boyfriend is named Aki. Things take an unexpected turn, though, when Aki has an epiphany about who he is.
Zión Moreno as Luna La
Actress Zión Moreno portrays Luna La, a Constance University student and devoted fan of Julien. Luna has a keen eye for what’s trendy and what’s not because she loves fashion so much. The iPhone never leaves her side as she offers Julien style advice and snaps adorable photos for his social media accounts. Luna was born in Mexico City to a well-known filmmaking couple. She lives in New York on her own while her filmmaker parents travel the world.
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Savannah Lee Smith as Monet de Haan
Monet de Haan, portrayed by Savannah Lee Smith, is a supporter of Julien and her official public relations representative. Money, in contrast to Julien, is eager for leadership and has no qualms about ruling Constance with an iron fist. Money, the daughter of pharmaceutical moguls, is a frighteningly bright heiress to old New York money; her parents are so wealthy that they built a wing of the school. However, Monet has no intention of following in her parents’ biotech footsteps and instead plans on signing on as Julien’s agent to ensure a future on her own terms.
The Teachers
Tavi Gevinson as Kate Keller
Tavi Gevinson portrays Kate Keller, a Constance Billiard English teacher. She spent a lot of time reading and studying English as a child in Upstate New York’s libraries. After completing her degree, Kate secures a teaching position at Constance in the hopes that her newfound prominence there will boost her self-esteem.
Adam Chanler-Berat as Jordan Glassberg
Kate’s computer science professor, Jordan Glassberg, played by Adam Chanler-Berat, helps her with her Gossip Girl profile. The fact that Jordan is willing to put his career on the line to be a part of the Gossip Girl venture is evidence that he, like Kate, is terrified of his students. Jordan and Kate occasionally but heads over their schemes, suggesting that they aren’t always on the same page.
The Adults
Johnathan Fernandez as Nick Lott
Nick Lott, Zoya’s doting father and a lawyer, is portrayed by Jonathan Fernandez. Marion, Nick’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his children Zoya and Julien, was once his true love. Since Marion’s death, Nick has stepped up his duties as a single parent and is extremely involved in his daughter’s life. Nick was concerned about Zoya’s new way of life after she moved to the city and was transferred to Constance. Because of his animosity toward Julien’s father, he is initially hesitant to allow Zoya to get in touch with her half-sister. They may have their ups and downs, but Nick and Zoya truly care for one another.
Laura Benanti as Kiki Hope
Kiki Hope, portrayed by Laura Benanti, is Audrey’s alcoholic mother who has sunk into a deep depression as a result of her separation from her husband. Kiki’s illness causes her to be conspicuously absent from her daughter’s life. She also makes few public appearances. Her once-thriving clothing line is on the verge of failure, and she herself is so emotionally unstable that not even her own daughter can bring her down to her level.
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Conclusion
Gossip Girl’s 2nd season premiered on September 1. Whitney Peak plays Zoya Lott, a first-year scholarship student and half-sister of Julien. Eli Brown plays Otto “Obie” Bergmann IV, the wealthiest student at Constance University. Emily Alyn Lind plays Audrey Hope, daughter of Katherine Hope, designer of high-end athletics wear line. Luna La is a Constance University student and devoted fan of Julien played by Evan Mock.
The Teachers stars Tavi Gevinson, Savannah Lee Smith and Adam Chanler-Berat. Kate Keller’s computer science professor, Jordan Glassberg, helps her with her Gossip Girl profile. Monet de Haan is the daughter of pharmaceutical moguls and Julien’s publicist. Jordan and Kate occasionally but heads over their schemes, suggesting that they aren’t always on the same page. Kiki’s illness causes her to be conspicuously absent from her daughter’s life. Laura Benanti as Kiki Hope is Audrey’s alcoholic mother who has sunk into a deep depression.
