What TV show help Ed Westwick get the role of Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl?
Who auditioned seven times for their role? And which oscar-winning actress auditioned for the role of Serena Van Der Woodsen? Check this video to know everything about Gossip Girl auditions!

When Penn Badgley eventually offered the part of Dan Humphrey, he actually said no. But Stephanie Savage, the creator of Gossip Girl was determined. After auditioning many other people they were just not happy and knew they needed Penn. They approached him again. He was on the verge of taking a job as a waiter and eventually agreed to the role. How crazy!

The creators of Gossip Girl immediately knew Taylor Momsen was the one to play Jenny Humphrey. In fact Taylor sent in a self tape and was instantly cast. The showrunners hadn’t even met her in person yet!

Did you know that when Ed Westwick came in to audition for Gossip Girl as Chuck Bass, he wanted the role of Nate! The showrunners of Gossip Girl were impressed by his audition, but it wasn’t the look they were going for for Nate Archibald.

Before Leighton auditioned for the role of the Queen Bee herself, the CW casting director pitched Rumer Willis for the role.

Chace Crawford had to go in seven different times for his role as Nate Archibald! Seven!

Did you know Blake Lively actually turned down the role of Serena Van Der Woodsen at first? Yes, that’s right. At the time of the audition Blake was well known for her role in The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, and was in hot demand. In a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair, Blake told producers that she would rather go to college than take the role.

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