When last we saw our favorite Upper East Siders, Serena van der Woodsen was embarking on a new quest, with the aid of Carter Baizen - to find her dad.
The mystery man who fathered the blond bombshell and her brother, Eric, has never been seen on the show, save for the '80s scenes in "Valley Girls."
Will he be a presence on the show next season in the present time?
With all the other exciting (and controversial) Gossip Girl cast additions this week (Hilary Duff, Joanna Garcia), who might play this paternal part?
"Brad Pitt," Blake Lively exclaimed when E! News asked her about it at the CW upfronts. "Or maybe [he should be cast] as my new boyfriend."
Don't hold your breath, Blake. Her on-screen brother, Connor Paolo, said:
"We've been asking since day one who daddy dearest is, so it'll be good to find out. I'd say Christopher Walken could make a great dad. I think [his and Lily's] dynamic would be awesome. I'll push that one. Or maybe Jack Nicholson."
At 72, isn't Jack a little old? Maybe he should be their grandpa?
"I think, with Lily, he could be dad," he asserted.
Fair point, Connor.
Who do you think should play Eric van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl? Any ideas? Let us know what you think by leaving comments below.
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44 Comments
July 3rd, 2009 10:09 AM
I kinda think Mark Pellegrino should play their father. I think he could pass off as an older Matt Barr plus he more or less fits age-wise.
July 3rd, 2009 10:14 AM
I vote for Brad Pitt.
July 3rd, 2009 10:25 AM
I also want brad pitt,but for serena's secret lover,haha.....b/c blake loves brad pitt.
July 3rd, 2009 10:28 AM
I would say ryan philipe
July 3rd, 2009 10:37 AM
Matthew Modine!!! Haven't seen him in a while, and hes kind of like Matt Barr who plays the young Keith Van der Woodsen on the Valley girls Episode! Just a thought!
July 3rd, 2009 10:58 AM
How about Josh Lucas?
July 3rd, 2009 11:14 AM
"...Who do you think should play ERIC van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl ?!"
I think you mean Keith ;)
July 3rd, 2009 12:38 PM
Kevin Costner or Chris Noth (BIG from sex and city) .. he'd be great !
July 3rd, 2009 1:00 PM
Aaron Eckhart
July 3rd, 2009 1:16 PM
Aaron Eckhart is a van der Woodsen! He looks totally like them!!