: In a major departure from the original series, the identity of "Gossip Girl" is revealed to the audience in the very first episode as a group of frustrated teachers led by Kate Keller , who use the account to regain control over their entitled students. Core Cast & Characters
| New Character (2021) | Original Counterpart (approx.) | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Serena van der Woodsen | An influencer and "Queen Bee" who struggles to keep her social status. | | Obie Bergmann IV | Dan Humphrey (sort of) | The "nice guy" and conscience of the group, though he is wealthy. He dates Julien initially. | | Zoya Lott | Jenny Humphrey / Vanessa | The outsider/new girl who gets a scholarship to the school. She is Julien's half-sister. | | Max Wolfe | Chuck Bass (minus the assault) | The pansexual playboy who is open about his desires and pursues everyone. | | Audrey Hope & Aki Menzies | Nate/Blair hybrids | A long-term couple who struggle with monotony and explore opening their relationship. | | Kate Keller | Gossip Girl (The Teacher) | Unlike "Dan Humphrey," the new Gossip Girl is actually run by a group of teachers at the school. | gossip girl 2021 vietsub hot