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Fans are giddy with excitement as Leighton Meester, well known for her iconic role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl, officially joins the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2. The star will play Joanne’s (the protagonist's) childhood best friend, which has sparked a seemingly endless flow of hit tweets and hilarious memes.
One fan's remark under the news,
"She's finally going to meet the real gossip girl," aptly described the responses of most of the internet.
This tribute to Kristen Bell, who narrates Gossip Girl and plays Joanne on the show, was only the start of the fandom's enthusiasm. Fans are excitedly anticipating the premiere of Meester's new character and can't help but make references to her previous role as she returns to the small screen.
Leighton Meester joins the star-studded cast of 'Nobody Wants This' season 2, and fans can't stop with the Gossip Girl jokes
As news of Leighton Meester’s casting spread, fans wasted no time in flooding social media with their reactions, making it clear that her return to TV is a major moment. One user hilariously joked,
“why to babysit him not falling for his coworker girl be for real get ur own show,” throwing shade at any potential love triangle subplots in the upcoming season.
Another fan was clearly hyped, shouting,
“everybody stand UP,” as if the entire internet was preparing for a standing ovation.
Of course, Gossip Girl devotees chimed in, with one calling out,
“Queen B is back!” in reference to Meester’s timeless role as Blair.
The excitement didn’t stop there. Some fans were already predicting juicy plotlines, with one comment reading,
“when her character beats up kristen’s OMGGGG,” imagining a showdown between Meester’s and Bell’s characters.
The show’s title itself even became a source of humor, with one witty fan quipping,
“NO body wants his,” playing on the idea that, despite the title, this casting is exactly what everyone has been hoping for.
The power couple of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody didn’t go unnoticed either. One fan praised the casting with a nod to Meester’s marriage to Brody, saying,
“we love a nepo wife,” referencing Brody’s well-known Hollywood background.
In a final stroke of approval, a tweet summed up the general sentiment perfectly:
“This is what EVERYBODY wanted actually!”
It seems the casting choice has hit all the right notes with Leighton’s dedicated fanbase.
Background: Meester, Brody, Bell, and the Gossip Girl connection
For long-time Gossip Girl fans (and generally television watchers of the early-to-mid-2000s), Leighton Meester's role in Nobody Wants This offers some enjoyable full-circle moments. Meester was the face of Queen B on the Upper East Side, but the show was run for six seasons by Kristen Bell's unseen voice narration. For those who experienced the scandalous, drama-filled lives of New York's elite, Leighton's casting is all the more exciting because both actresses are now working on the same project, allowing viewers to see a quiet reunion of Gossip Girl alumni.
Fan excitement is also influenced by Leighton's private life. The actress, who is married to actor Adam Brody, who became well-known on The O.C. for his role as Seth Cohen, is frequently discussed - and well-loved!- in the entertainment industry.
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Meester's return to a major role has fans naturally thrilled since they know that her skills combined with Bell's will provide memorable on-screen chemistry.
Regarding the show itself, Nobody Wants This is a family drama that centers on sisters overcoming obstacles in their personal and professional lives. Season 2 is predicted to bring additional mystery, friction within the family, and surprising turns. There is more excitement than ever for the next season thanks to new cast members like Meester and others.
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