Gossip Girl Is Getting A Reboot So Here’s 45 Things You Didn’t Know About The Original Cast

With Lindsay Lohan lined up to play Blair Waldorf. Seriously.

In fact, even Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for a role - that of Serena - how weird would that have been?Eventually, they went with the (then) lesser known actresses Leighton Meester and Blake Lively, because they 'captured the essence' of the stories.

But the producers decided he 'looked more like a serial killer than a romantic lead.' Ouch.

Ed is actually from Hitchen, just outside of London.

The producers didn't want two blondes in the lead roles, so according to producer Josh Schwartz, Leighton 'did a sink-rinse dye job to audition as a brunette.' Talk about commitment. We actually think it suits her better, too.

Who's best known for playing Marissa in The OC. Personally, we can't see it.

She starred as Cindy Lou in The Grinch, opposite Jim Carrey.

She was beaten to the role by a certain Miley Cyrus.

It was later recorded and released by Heidi Montag, of The Hills fame.

Much to our disappointment, it was never released.

Two of his songs were featured in the season one episode, 'School Lies.'

They were home-schooled together as 11-year-olds. It's a small world, hey?

While Serena's wardrobe was based on Kate Moss and Sienna Miller's more bohemian style.

With Brittany Snow starring as Lily and Krysten Ritter as Carol.

Had it gone ahead, it would have featured younger versions of characters from The OC, too.

It was never picked up, and Jenny only had a handful of appearances after season four, as Taylor chose to focus on her musical career with The Pretty Reckless.

Who went on to provide the voice for Anna in Disney's hit Frozen.

The two actresses appear to be auditioning for a film adaptation of Dan's novel. So meta.

So Vanessa actually appears in Carrie Bradshaw's '80s kitchen.

This is a real building - where a three bedroom penthouse apartment recently sold for around $7 million.

Better than being named after an actual pen, we guess.

He turned down the role twice, and had to be convinced into taking it by producer Stephanie Savage.

All 121 of 'em.

So, Desperately Seeking Susan becomes Desperately Seeking Serena, John Tucker Must Die (which, coincidentally, starred Penn Badgley) becomes Blair Waldorf Must Pie and The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton's classic novel of Gilded Age New York society, appropriately becomes The Age of Dissonance.

He's now best known for playing the Winter Soldier in Marvel's Captain America film franchise.

It's the ultimate teen drama crossover.

Blake is now married to actor Ryan Reynolds, and they've have two daughters Irnes and James.

They've since broken up, too. Why are there no Gossip Girl success stories?

These quotes ended up in pride of place on promotional posters for Gossip Girl season two.

He won an Emmy for his work on SATC, too.

Michael Bloomberg, then the Mayor of New York, visited the set for the 100th episode, and commended the show for presenting the city in such a positive light.

Yes, that's per day.

You can head to the bar and order GG themed cocktails.

Taking in Henri Bendels, Grand Central Station (aka, the location of that opening shot of Serena) and the steps of the Met, of course.

In her novels, Vanessa only wears black and is completely bald.

She plays a guest at a Constance Billard mixer event.

Oh, and Liz Hurley pops up, too.

Talk about life imitating art. Her white and gold dress is by Georges Chakra Couture.

Naturally, she wears a headband for both.

It would have set you back a cool $4,000.

It's found at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street.

Serena's is Serena Celia van der Woodsen (the 'Celia' is after her grandma, CeCe).

The writing team were always keen for the pair to have a storyline, but only managed to make it work in the final episode due to actor Desmond Harrington's commitment to Dexter.

He now has a recurring part on HBO drama Vinyl.

Because 'I'm Chuck Bass' is a legitimate answer to anything.