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Ed Westwick Open to Reprising Chuck Bass in 'Gossip Girl' Spinoff
The actor who played the iconic villain says 'anything is possible' for a return to the role.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:31pm
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In a recent interview, actor Ed Westwick revealed that he would be open to reprising his role as the villainous playboy Chuck Bass in a potential 'Gossip Girl' spinoff series. Westwick, who played the devoted partner to Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) in the original six-season run of the show from 2007 to 2012, said 'it would be super interesting to see where Chuck Bass is' and that 'anything is possible in this world, so yeah, it would be great to know what Chuck is up to these days.' While no spinoff has been announced, Westwick's comments suggest he would be willing to return to the iconic role if the opportunity arose.
Why it matters
Westwick's openness to a 'Gossip Girl' spinoff featuring his character Chuck Bass could reignite fan interest in the popular teen drama series, which has maintained a devoted following even a decade after its original run. A return of the show's most notorious character could help drive renewed interest and viewership for a potential new iteration of the franchise.
The details
During the interview with Hits Radio UK, Westwick also revealed his favorite scene from the original 'Gossip Girl' series, recalling when his character Chuck was waiting for Blair at the top of the Empire State Building during the season three finale. Westwick said he enjoyed filming that scene because he was allowed to climb up into the building's needle, which is normally off-limits to the public. He also reminisced about filming some of the show's memorable limo scenes, calling them 'super super blessed to have been a part of that show.'
- The original 'Gossip Girl' series ran for six seasons from 2007 to 2012.
- A reboot of the show with a new cast ran for two seasons, from 2021 to 2023.
The players
Ed Westwick
The actor who played the villainous playboy character Chuck Bass on the original 'Gossip Girl' series.
Leighton Meester
The actress who played Blair Waldorf, Chuck Bass's devoted partner, on the original 'Gossip Girl' series.
Cecily von Ziegesar
The author behind the book series that inspired the 'Gossip Girl' television show, who is currently working on a new standalone novel centered on the character of Blair Waldorf.
What they’re saying
“It would be super interesting to see where Chuck Bass is. I just think it would be really hard to get everyone together.”
— Ed Westwick
“You know what? I think anything is possible in this world, so yeah, it would be great to know what Chuck is up to these days — for sure!”
— Ed Westwick
What’s next
While no spinoff with the original 'Gossip Girl' cast has been announced, a new standalone novel centered on the character of Blair Waldorf, set 20 years after the original novels, is in the works from the book series' author Cecily von Ziegesar.
The takeaway
Ed Westwick's openness to reprising his iconic role as Chuck Bass in a potential 'Gossip Girl' spinoff series suggests that there may still be strong fan demand for the return of the show's most notorious character, even a decade after the original series ended. This could pave the way for a new iteration of the franchise that could reignite interest among the show's devoted fanbase.
