Who Should Play Lily in the Gossip Girl Spinoff?
Kelly Rutherford plays Lily van der Woodsen as we know her, but who should star as young Lily in the Gossip Girl spinoff set in Los Angeles in the late '80s?
Fortunately, no current cast members will be involved, making the spinoff completely separate. We thought up some potential candidates for the lead role:
- Maggie Grace of Lost fame. Think about her paired alongside Ian Somerhalder (who played her stepbrother on Lost) as young Rufus!
- Adrianne Palicki of Friday Night Lights. She's great as Texas bad girl Tyra on that show, but could play the glamorous type as well.
- Country star Taylor Swift. Tall, pretty, blonde and definitely into music.
- Former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari. The ultimate California girl!
- Candace Crawford, a former Miss Missouri - and the sister of Chace!
Vote for your favorite in our survey (we totally made this up - these are not official candidates for the role), and leave a comment with your own idea!
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January 22nd, 2009 7:21 AM
I think they'll cast an unknown.
The current cast of Gossip Girl started out as unknown actors. :)
January 21st, 2009 7:55 PM
I think they need a total newcomer to make it more believable.
January 19th, 2009 1:40 AM
i think Whitney Port from "The Hills"&"The City" would definately be good to play Lily VDW based on looks..She really does look like a young Kelly R..but i think she would turn it down anyway..also,i do not like the spin-off idea..sounds like a good concept..but i feel like its just too close to GG even if it wont be connected it will still be associated..they should have just made it a seperate show,not a "spin-off".
January 18th, 2009 8:38 PM
Blair.W is my rolemodel! I love her! she's everything that im on my way becoming! (not a wannabe, a gonnabe!)
Ed westwick has become an amazing actor. alot better than he was! he so hott. I love his character! Chuck's attitude absolutley turn's me on! Chace Crawford, the sexiest guy walking this earth! He's an amazing actor. I'd kill to have him! GOSSIP GIRL IS MY LIFE!
January 18th, 2009 2:22 PM
I like Teresa Palmer and Ian Somerhalder for Lily and Rufus. If Teresa isnt picked for Lily she would make a good Alison (Dan and Jennys mom). Mischa Barton was given the part of Georgina Sparks and turned it down so I doubt she'd wanna be in the spinoff.
Rank: Extra
January 17th, 2009 5:41 PM
i think no one is a good lily except kelly. I think they shouldn't have a spin-off period and stick to making GG.
January 16th, 2009 8:42 AM
i think chace's sister looks a lot like a younger lilly then all others.
Rank: Extra
January 16th, 2009 5:43 AM
My vote is Paris Hilton :P She does seem to look like Lily
January 15th, 2009 11:08 PM
None of those actress will do.
Rank: Extra
January 15th, 2009 8:03 PM
I think Maggie Grace is a great pick!! I love LOST, too :) Ian Somerhalder might work too. But when Maggie is looking more elegant, she's practically a Lily VDW twin!
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