William Baldwin Returning to Gossip Girl This Spring
Billy Baldwin is reprising his role as Serena's father William on Gossip Girl, sources confirm.
He will return to the series in the 17th episode of the current fifth season, set to air sometime in February or March (the winter premiere January 16 marks just the 11th episode of Season Five).
Details are under wraps, and still being worked out, but we do know that "a crisis brings him back into the fold."
Let your imaginations run wild with that one in the comments below ...
As we said earlier, Gossip Girl kicks off the second half of Season 5 a week from Monday, picking up in the aftermath of the insane, life-altering, papparrazzi-triggered car crash that closed out 2011.
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January 10th, 2012 7:47 AM
it's the last season... somebody's gotta die right. ain't gonna be serena.
dr. van der woodsen rocks. love the way serena adores him and he gets under rufus' skin.
go dr. vdw. stir the pot in only the way YOU can.
Rank: Guest Star
January 10th, 2012 4:09 AM
Cece is a good guess, but I still think it's Serena cuz, let's face it: the reason Will was introduced in the first place was because an emergency involving Lily - and sort of Cece as well (so they're not going to do that one again), Eric is happy over at Revenge, sorry "College" so I doubt we'll be seeing more of him ever, which really only leaves S -unless William will come rushing to Rufus' aid, LOL! PLUS Serena has been pretty much in B's shadow this entire season, so it would only make sence that she got a plot of her own.
January 9th, 2012 12:57 AM
That sucks. I like Cece, she usually gets the best lines.
Rank: Recurring Character
January 8th, 2012 3:43 AM
Of course something happens to Cece... I know it's sad, but she should die. I mean, if you wanna create drama, this is the best way to do it. And take away the focus on the post-teen drama.
Rank: Regular Character
January 8th, 2012 3:43 AM
They crisis is just over hyped.
Rank: Leading Character
January 8th, 2012 2:00 AM
I agree with @Rinat [Cookie is life]. I think he'll be there for the family due to Cece passing away.
January 7th, 2012 10:07 PM
Why He's a pointless and awful character i really don't see the point
Rank: Leading Character
January 7th, 2012 6:22 PM
Cece dies. My creys
Rank: New User
January 7th, 2012 4:29 PM
It wouldn't be GG without a crisis.