| Penn Badgley’s revelations on filming locations for Gossip Girl and You, including personal reflections and career insights. |
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Ever wondered what secrets lurk in Hollywood’s shadowy sets?
Penn Badgley just spilled the beans on a surprising twist that links his past and present roles.
More than a decade ago, the very stages where he now plays a chilling serial killer in You once buzzed with the drama of Gossip Girl.
It’s a wild connection that makes you think about how time loops in Tinseltown.
What hidden gems did he uncover during his tour?
While guiding fans through the eerie basement in You, where his character Joe Goldberg traps victims in a see-through cage, Badgley pointed out the exact spots from Gossip Girl.
At 38, he reminisced about filming Blair Waldorf’s lavish Manhattan penthouse right here.
Then, with a casual nod, he noted how Joe’s bookstore workplace used to be Dan Humphrey’s cozy loft, shared with his on-screen dad and sister.
How does all this familiarity hit him after nearly 20 years?
Standing outside, Badgley gazed at the trees and pondered if they’ve grown in the city hustle.
It’s those little thoughts that sneak in, like a window into his mind—he smiles about it all.
Beyond the sets, playing Joe has shaped his 30s profoundly, teaching him lessons on manhood that go deeper than the obvious no-murder rule.
He even shared how fatherhood and marriage wove into this journey, making the role a mirror for his own growth.
What’s next as one show ends and memories linger?
You’s final season dropped last week, wrapping up seven years of thrills with fresh faces joining the cast.
Badgley admits he’ll miss Joe a bit, even if the character isn’t real.
It’s a blend of reflection and forward motion that keeps his story evolving, don’t you think?