The unique collection centered on such highly effective feminine characters as Blake Lively‘s Serena van der Woodsen and Leighton Meester‘s Blair Waldorf. And whereas the brand new forged members could not supply an excessive amount of about their very own characters, they continue to be assured that the up to date model continues that legacy.
“Gender roles shall be talked about and dissected,” Emily revealed. “A variety of the ladies in our present are very highly effective, however I feel they had been within the unique as nicely. We’ll be exploring what it means to be a girl on this technology, and on the whole, exploring concepts that we did not earlier than.”
So far as whether or not there’s stress in being compared to the original, the brand new forged members sounded assured that viewers will admire the up to date collection for what it’s.
“We realized we may take these roles and make them our personal—they’ve their very own qualities which are particular and differentiate [them] from the unique,” Emily stated. “I feel individuals will relate to them on totally different ranges.”
“I feel Emily actually hit the nail on the top,” Jordan added. “We’re simply retaining an open thoughts, staying true to the essence of Gossip Lady however with a totally totally different tackle it.”