Unveiling the Gossip Girl Connection: Penn Badgley’s Nostalgic Journey at Mooney’s Book Store Set
In a delightful revelation, **Penn Badgley**, the star of You, recently opened up about his deep-rooted connection to the beloved set of Mooney’s Book Store. In the latest season of his hit show, he took fans on an exciting tour, revealing something that fans of both shows will absolutely love—this set has a **surprising connection to Gossip Girl**!
A Trip Down Memory Lane at Mooney’s Book Store
During the tour, particularly in the iconic **cage room** where Joe Goldberg famously locks up his victims, Badgley shared a unique insight: this very space is where moments from Gossip Girl unfolded, including scenes featuring the famed Waldorf Suites and Humphrey Loft. “I’ve spent nearly **20 years** working in this space,” Badgley reflected. He fondly reminisced about how he has watched the trees outside grow over the years, demonstrating an emotional attachment to the surroundings.
As he recounted during his conversation with Architectural Digest, “This is the same stage where the Waldorf Suites were shot. The bookstore set was also where the Humphrey Loft was located. This place is extremely familiar to me. I was just standing outside looking at the trees and thought, ‘Have they grown?’ It’s just a little window into my brain.”
Parallel Lives of Joe and Dan
Intriguingly, Badgley has drawn parallels between his two iconic characters, **Joe Goldberg** and **Dan Humphrey**. Both are depicted as **creepy outsiders**, quietly observing from a distance. In a past interview with the New York Times, he noted how he initially resisted comparisons between the two, but ultimately came to recognize their eerie similarities. “It’s as if Dan Humphrey has morphed into the darker aspects represented in Joe Goldberg,” he mused.
He elaborated, “He’s the very special white man who somehow thinks he’s an outsider, but in reality, he’s the inside. There’s humor behind this perception, yet it’s also the genesis of a lot of prejudice that can escalate to violence.”
The Legacy of Gossip Girl
As You wrapped up its thrilling finale last week, it’s evident that the impact of Gossip Girl still resonates strongly. The show, based on Cecily von Ziegesar’s enticing book series, bid farewell to fans back in 2012, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy. Other stars from the series included fan favorites like **Blake Lively**, **Leighton Meester**, **Ed Westwick**, **Chace Crawford**, and **Michelle Trachtenberg**.
It’s a fascinating twist that brings together the threads of two iconic series, showcasing how the places we inhabit can carry such significant memories and connections. Badgley’s journey through tenures on these sets reminds us how intertwined our own narratives can be, often in the unlikeliest of ways.
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