HBO’s hot and happening series about the elite of the Upper East Side has been a super hit series that still has a special place in viewer’s hearts. Blair and Serena are still the best friends goals for millions of girls. But did you know that Warner Bros wanted to make a movie about ‘Gossip Girl’ with Lindsay Lohan?
This is indeed a little-known fact that few people know about. It is evident that the movie never occurred. So what happened that Warner Bros never released the movie? That is what we will be talking about today. What role was Lindsay Lohan going to play? Let’s take a look.
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What Role Was Lindsay Lohan Going To Play In The Movie?
The ‘Mean Girl’ star was reportedly set to play the Queen Bee of the Upper East Side in the movie. And if you have watched the series you know who that is. We are talking about Blaire Waldorf. There is no doubt that Blaire Waldorf is one of the most iconic characters of ‘Gossip Girl’.
Lindsay Lohan as Blaire Waldorf would have given a fresh feel to the sassy character. Blair seems high-strung and high-maintenance but has a soft side to her too. Lohan’s charismatic appeal would have been perfect for Blaire in a movie where there would not be enough time to build up her character.
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Why Wasn’t The Movie Released?
The CW’s ‘Gossip Girl’ was one of the highest-rated television series of its time. Blake Lively as Serena Van Der Woodsen and Leighton Meester as Blaire Waldorf were the perfect cast for the roles. Other cast members like Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick and others were fantastic as well.
The excitement was real when Warner Bros announced a movie to be made. However, to the disappointment of fans, the deal for the movie fell through. Not much is known about what really happened and why the deal fell through. But Warner Bros did not go forward with their plans for a movie.
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