After initially delayed due to the pandemic, the reboot of the beloved teen drama “Gossip Girl” is making its debut next month on HBO Max.
The reboot takes place nine years after the original show ended and follows a new crop of teenagers who are dealing with the reemergence of the anonymous blog as social media plays a larger role in their lives.
The original show was one of the most popular — and fashionable — series in the late Aughts and early 2010s, with then-up-and-coming actresses Leighton Meester and Blake Lively starting their careers with their iconic roles as Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodson, respectively.
Ahead of next month’s premiere, WWD looks at what to expect from the “Gossip Girl” reboot, including the new cast and how the show is different than its predecessor. Read on for more. 
When is the “Gossip Girl” reboot debuting?
The “Gossip Girl” reboot is slated to premiere on July 8 on HBO Max. The show was originally set to premiere last spring, but was delayed because of the pandemic.
What is the “Gossip Girl” reboot about?
The “Gossip Girl” reboot takes place nine years after the original series ended with a new cast of characters. According to

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