Leighton Meester joins Adam Brody in Nobody Wants This
Netflix expands the cast of the second season of its hit romantic comedy Nobody Wants This, with the long-awaited arrival of Leighton Meester.
After winning over audiences in September 2024 with nearly 15.9 million views in one week, the romantic comedy created by Erin Foster returns for a second season on Netflix. This sequel has a surprise in store, with the arrival of Leighton Meester, famous for her iconic role as Blair Waldorf in the cult series Gossip Girl. She’ll be joining her husband, Adam Brody, the unforgettable Seth Cohen in The O.C., in a nostalgic wink.
A made-to-measure role for Leighton Meester
In this new season, Leighton Meester will play Abby, Joanne’s college nemesis, played by Kristen Bell. Her unexpected return to adulthood heralds an explosive reunion tinged with old rivalries and bitter confrontations, perfectly in the spirit of the series. An ideal casting choice to enrich the plot with biting character interactions.
New faces to spice up the plot
The cast also welcomes Miles Fowler, known for his roles in The Resident and Bottoms, who will play a basketball teammate of Noah (Adam Brody). His character will be closely linked to Joanne’s sister Morgan, played by Justine Lupe.
A cult duo reunited at last
The joint presence of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody will delight fans nostalgic for the series of the 2000s, finally realizing on screen the fantasy of a crossover between Gossip Girl and The O.C.. With the incisive humor characteristic of Nobody Wants This, and under the talented direction of showrunners Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, this second season promises some tasty episodes.
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