Published 19:48 IST, May 25th 2020

'Gossip Girl' reboot delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic? Read details here

The most awaited HBO Max reboot of the popular television series Gossip Girl has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read on to know more.

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most awaited reboot of popular television series Gossip Girl has been delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic which has caused a global shutdown in its production. makers of series were supposed to begin shooting of series in March 2020 however, w release has been pushed until 2021 as everything in Hollywood is on a standstill. A new date has t been given out as makers are yet unsure when y will be able to resume ir work.

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In an interview with an entertainment portal, HBO’s chief content officer Kevin Reilly said that how y haven’t even started production work yet. Reilly adds that y were yet in pre-production st and ready to roll. According to him things that would have been really meaningful and high profile have w gotten pushed back due to pandemic.

He furr added that it is disappointing that content which was supposed to premiere with HBO’s upcoming May 27 launch in US, will t be ready in time and fans will have to wait for more time. Along with Gossip Girl sequel, most-anticipated FRIENDS reunion special is also postponed in wake of Coronavirus lockdown.

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About Gossip Girl Sequel

new Gossip Girl sequel is set eight years later original show’s conclusion. Gossip Girl sequel will reportedly follow a new cast and plot which is reportedly based one a private school teen in New York.

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new series reportedly features Emily Alyn Lind, Whitney Peak, Eli Brown, Johnathan Fernandez, Jason Gotay, Tavi Gevinson, Thomas Doherty, Adam Chanler-Berat, Zion More and Savannah Smit. While Kristen Bell will join series again to narrate new sequel of series.

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About Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl is a teen drama television series which was based on vel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar. Helmed by Stephanie Sav and Josh Schwartz, Gossip Girl features an ensemble cast including Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ek Westwick, Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr in pivotal roles.

plot of Gossip Girl revolves around life of privileged teens living on Upper East Side of New York who can hide secret from a ruthless blogger “Gossip Girl” who is always watching.

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19:48 IST, May 25th 2020