Since Michelle Trachtenberg is one of the stars of Mercy, NBC's upcoming drama about nurses, which just got pushed up to fall from midseason (in place of Parenthood), is the actress' recurring role on Gossip Girl affected in any way?

According to E!, Michelle Trachtenberg won't miss a beat on Gossip Girl.

She's doing everything she was expected to do as of last spring, and we have already seen Georgina on set. You didn't think Evil G would go down easily did you?

Meanwhile, Kelly Rutherford will be missing three episodes for her maternity leave. At the same time, Scott (Chris Riggi) will be front and center this season.

Look for Michelle Trachtenberg in the Gossip Girl season opener.

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