The 2000s were filled with plenty of edgy teen dramas, but none quite as impactful as Gossip Girl [1]. The CW series, based on the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar [2], spanned six seasons and developed a fiercely passionate fan base over the years. The popularity of the show helped propel the production and release of a Gossip Girl [3] reboot of the same name [4] on HBO Max. The legacy and impact of the show speaks for itself and shows in the viewership numbers. The first season of the reboot shattered records on HBO Max, becoming the streamer's most-watched original series upon its release, per Deadline [5].
In September 2021, Variety [6] announced that the series was renewed for a second season [7], and now we're all eagerly anticipating its return. Here's everything to know about the upcoming season!
When Will HBO Max's Gossip Girl Season 2 Come Out?
As of right now, there is no official release date for the second season of Gossip Girl [8]. According to Dateline [9], production of season one started in November 2020, with the show airing in July 2021. Given that the series was renewed in September 2021, we can probably anticipate a release sometime in summer 2022 at the earliest if production is not slowed due to complications from the pandemic.
What Will HBO MAx's Gossip Girl Season 2 Be About?
At the end of season one, Gossip Girl [10] left audiences with a lot of burning questions about the future of the characters. Executive producer and showrunner Josuha Safran (who also wrote and produced the original series) spoke with Newsweek [11] on what we can expect of the characters in the upcoming season, saying, "We're going to go into even deeper places than it has gone before."
Though Safran is tight-lipped about specific details, we can expect to see a continuation of where season one left off with even more emotional depth and complexity. Aki, Audrey, and Max are now officially a throuple, which probably won't go quite as smoothly as they initially think based on their history. Meanwhile, Julien will likely continue to deal with the sexual assault allegations against her father as she tries to bring down Gossip Girl. The fallout of all this, along with the show's other plotlines, will make for an enthralling second season.
Which Cast Members Are Returning to HBO Max's Gossip Girl Season 2?
Judging by the finale, we can anticipate that all the lead characters from season one will carry over into season two. Expect to see Julien (Jordan Alexander), Zoya (Whitney Peak), Obie (Eli Brown), Max (Thomas Doherty), Audrey (Emily Alyn Lind), Aki (Evan Mock [12]), Kate (Tavi Gevinson), Monet (Savannah Lee Smith), and Luna (Zión Moreno) return.
Will Any New Cast Members Join HBO Max's Gossip Girl Season 2?
Details for Gossip Girl [13] season two, including info about any new cast members, are limited. However, creator Joshua Safran did allude to the possibility of some of the original CW Gossip Girl cast making appearances in the upcoming season. In an interview with The Daily Beast [14], he said, "The decision was: Let's get season one under our belt, and should we get season two, we'll have the chance to bring in cameos that are more than glorified cameos but actually give them storylines. Hopefully, we'll get there and will reach out to the cast if that time comes and see if they'll want to come."
HBO Max's Gossip Girl Season 2 Trailer
As of right now, there is no trailer for the new season.