The Gossip Girl reboot lands on the BBC this week, and the entire OG series is now also available after being taken off Netflix!

Attention, Upper East Siders, we come bearing good news: the Gossip Girl reboot finally has a confirmed UK release date! We've been patiently waiting for news of UK release since 8th July was announced as the air date on HBO Max in the US, and now it's been confirmed that it will be available to UK fans on BBC and BBC iPlayer, as well as every single Gossip Girl episode ever.

Here's everything we know so far, as well as an introduction to the new cast members and when you can FINALLY watch the reboot, and catch up on the original series...

How will the new Gossip Girl be different from the last?

Reboot writer Joshua Safran has a super inclusive vision for the new iteration of Gossip Girl, explaining: “There was not a lot of representation the first time around on the show. So, this time around the leads are nonwhite. There’s a lot of queer content on this show. It is very much dealing with the way the world looks now, where wealth and privilege come from, and how you handle that. The thing I can’t say is there is a twist, and that all relates to the twist.” We like to see it.

Plus, Safran also disclosed to Entertainment Weekly that there are some cameos in season 1 from OG cast members. However, they're probably not one of the main characters. So no Serena van der Woodsen or Blair Waldorf...yet.

Explaining why, he said: "The decision was, 'Let's get season 1 under our belt, and should we get season 2, we'll have the chance to bring in cameos that are more than glorified cameos but actually give them storylines."

The original show's executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will be coming back, with Gossip Girl expert Joshua Safran on board as the main writer.

Chace Crawford, who played the very dreamy Nate Archibald, has hinted at a possible cameo. "The reboot might come in the form of new characters. I would absolutely cameo. I’d have to,” he told Digital Spy before news of the reboot was confirmed. "I'm open to anything". Yaaas!

Meanwhile Leighton Meester, who starred as Blair, toyed with the idea of her character's return. "I always say the same; I never say never, so I don't know," she told E! News.

The show’s latest synopsis notes, “Nine years ago, the original Gossip Girl website shut down. But after a new generation of New York’s young elite takes control of private school Constance Billard, the notorious blogger remerges as the number one source into their scandalous lives.”

In the update, Gossip Girl is an Instagram account rather than a blog, with actress Kristen Bell back as the narrator. We also know that Gossip Girl will even have her own TikTok account, which makes the show feel even more relevant to now.

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Is there a Gossip Girl reboot trailer?

HBO shared a teaser of the reboot in June 2021 and OMG it's two minutes of PURE drama. There's a creepy, darker side to this, almost in a The Craft-meets-Clique kinda way.

The trailer teases a new ruling class of students, whose ranks are shaken by the arrival of a newcomer. There are the requisite hook-ups, glamorous fashion shows and dramatic conversations, all set to Frank Ocean’s fitting track “Super Rich Kids.”

Plus, the official @gossipgirl Instagram account dropped some new reels, showing some of the cast in action prior to the US release...

The show has now, of course, aired in the US after premiering in early July, meaning the internet is full of spoilers that we've been avoiding like the plague. Luckily, we won't have to wait much longer to finally watch the show in the UK.

When will the new Gossip Girl be released?

In the US, the reboot was released on HBO Max on 8th July and it's finally been revealed that it'll be landing on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from this Wednesday 25th August. Meanwhile all episodes of the original series are now also available on the platform, after being added on 18th August. Rejoice!

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How many episodes will there be for the Gossip Girl reboot?

The show's reboot will feature 10 hour-long episodes (heaven!) and will be set eight years after the original show.

Who is the new cast of HBO's Gossip Girl reboot?

The new cast are: Jordan Alexander as Julien Calloway, Savannah Smith as Monet de Haan, Zión Moreno as Luna La, Thomas Doherty as Max Wolfe, Emily Alyn Lind as Audrey Hope, Tavi Gevinson as Kate Keller, Eli Brown as Otto “Obie” Bergman IV, Evan Mock as Akeno “Aki” Menzies, and Whitney Peak as Zoya Lott.

And we think you'll agree they look incredibly cool...

Emily Alyn Lind

17-year-old Emily Alyn Lind – known for her role as Amanda on ABC's Revenge, in 2019's Stephen King horror Doctor Sleep, and Netflix's The Babysitter – will play a character named Audrey Hope who 'has been in a long term relationship and is beginning to wonder what more could be out there', according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Whitney Peak

We don't know much about Whitney Peak's role, but the latest Instagram photos reveal her character will be named Zoya Lott. Deadline suggests she could be the Serena to Emily Alyn Lind's Blair, or vice versa. You may recognise her as Judith Blackwood from Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Eli Brown

19-year-old Eli Brown will play a character named Otto “Obie” Bergman IV. He is known for starring as Dylan Walker in the Freeform series, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.

Tavi Gevinson

Playing Kate Keller, Tavi is known for roles in Enough Said (2013), Person to Person (2017) and Scream Queens (2015).

Zion Moreno

This actress, writer and former model will play a character named Luna La. Her other appearances are in upcoming Mexican Netflix series Control Z and in 2019's K-12.

Thomas Doherty

Scottish actor Thomas Doherty will play Max Wolfe. His previous roles have been in High Fidelity, Legacies and The Lodge. In 2017, Vogue named him one of the 50 hottest boys in the world. We can see that.

Jordan Alexander

Playing Julien Calloway, Jordan is known for Unbury the Biscuit (2016), Please Kill Mr. Know It All (2012) and Tortured (2008).

Evan Mock

Newcomer Evan will play Akeno “Aki” Menzies. This is his first credited role as an actor.

Savannah Smith

Fellow newcomer Savannah will play Monet de Haan. This also marks her first role, as she is currently studying acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Adam Chanler-Berat

Chanler-Berat originated the roles of Henry in Next to Normal, Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Nino in Amélie. He's also known for appearing in Law & Order.

Johnathan Fernandez

Johnathan Fernandez is an actor and comedian, known for his role on Lethal Weapon.

Jason Gotay

Jason Gotay is known for his roles on Broadway and 2020's Love Life starring Anna Kendrick.

It's also been confirmed that Kristen Bell has will return as the voice of Gossip Girl.

Counting down the days until the Gossip Girl reboot? Here's a sneak peek of all the (major!) fashion moments to look forward to

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BTS pictures of the cast in action – including Emily Alyn Lind, Tavi Gevinson, Thomas Doherty, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Zión Morenobegan – began to drop last November showing some of the killer lewks, from thigh-high white leather boots to vibrant sequin orange midis, black latex trousers, long macs and fashion trainers. Blair Waldorf would be quivering in her Jimmy Choos. However, there has also been some Blair-esque Chanel tweed suits and pussybow blouses too.