She made herself known to the general public by playing Blair Waldorf, an unpaid pest in Gossip Girl. And even if he never stopped working, it has to be said that we don’t really remember seeing Leighton Meester in a significant role after the series ended.
Today, the actor is preparing to return to the small screen. She has been cast in the lead role in HBO’s as-yet-untitled comedy pilot alongside Rachel Sennot, Quenlynn Blackwell and other up-and-coming talent.
A new adventure for Leighton Meester
Since Gossip Girl ended, Leighton Meester has explored various television and film horizons that have been like crossing the desert in terms of success. He recently starred in series like ABC’s Single Parents (two short seasons and then left) and How I Met Your Father for five episodes.
This new HBO series could mark a turning point in his career and finally offer him a chance to shine in a different register.
The pilot for the series, produced by HBO, follows co-dependent friends who reunite after a long separation. Official content describes how their ambitions and new relationships changed their lives.
Leighton Mester will star alongside Odessa Azion, Jordan Firstman, Miles Robbins and True Whittaker to bring the story to life.
Promising young talents
The casting of this new series is interesting. In addition to Leighton Meester and Rachel Sennott, the project features actors to watch Asion of Odessa, Pamela Adlon’s daughter, most notably seen in Grand Army on Netflix. The series is written and produced by Rachel Sennot, directed and executive produced by Lorene Scafaria.
And Rachel Sennott is a name to remember. He’s a rising comedy star known for shows like The Idol. He recently wrote and starred in the comedy Bottoms with Ayo Edebiri, star of The Bear, making for an actor-writer duo that is a breath of fresh air in Hollywood.
She also featured in films like Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Shiva Baby, proving her versatility and eclecticism across genres.
With this new role, Leighton Meester has a chance to rebuild his image and find the public again. Known for his ability to play the real pest – sometimes showing his cleavage – he found the perfect way to return to success in this HBO comedy.
But one question remains: Will Leighton Mester manage to transform this project into a springboard for a new stage in his career?
We’ll have to wait until next year to find out for sure.
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Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
