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Gossip Girl’s Michelle Trachtenberg interview

By fred | May 12, 2008

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Georgina has arrived on the Gossip Girl scene with a bang. A lot of hype was made before she actually showed up, and the good news is that once Georgina appeared, she totally lived up to the expectations !

It was a very nice addition to the show, and everyone agrees it seems as it’s already been announced that Michelle Trachtenberg will be series regular next season. But before that the show needs to end its first season, and according to the gorgeous Michelle, we should be in for some OMFG moments !

Here’s a recent interview she did for TV Guide, and when it comes to spoilers, there is only one little thing revealed, but if you’ve seen previews for tonight’s episode you’re already aware of it. If not, it’s really not much, and could have been guessed from last week’s episode, but you could still wait for after the episode to read it of course!

When they first pitched you Georgina, was the b-i-t-c-h word openly used?

Oh yeah, for sure. [Gossip Girl exec producer] Josh Schwartz called and was really supporting and adamant about me getting the role. He was like, “This character is going to come into the world and ruin everyone’s lives and stir things up. She’s a bitch and she enjoys it. She’s not malicious not just to be difficult. She’s malicious because that’s what makes her life enjoyable.” All of those things sounded really good.

The idea of serving up some nasty appealed to you ?

Yeah. It’s a character that I never really played before. I knew that people wouldn’t necessarily expect it from me, so why not keep people guessing constantly. And I knew I could have fun with it. It took a little convincing and prodding and whatnot, but eventually it felt like a fun thing to do.

I was reading that on the set, they call her “Georg-i-na,” as in “rhymes with a female body part.”

Oh dear! Who told you that?

I believe it’s Leighton Meester [Blair] who’s out there telling that tale.

[Laughs] There are definitely many nicknames for Georgina.

What do you think Georgina’s motive is for making Serena’s life a living hell ?

She wants a friend. I know that may not seem like too much motivation, but to some people a friendship and the loss of a friendship can be devastating. Also, when Georgina sets her mind to something there’s nothing that can stand between her and getting it.

Now that Serena’s big secret is out, are we going to get the gritty details on how she “killed someone” ?

[Cryptically] Oh, I don’t know if the big, big secret is really out… There’s still a lot of stuff going on. But yeah, you’re definitely going to get a lot of answers to your questions — [the May 12] episode really caters to the who, what, when where and how, and Georgina is definitely involved with it. It’s nice and scandalous.

In the previews for this week, it looks like Serena and Dan are pretty much done. Does Georgina promptly move in on him ?

[Laughs] I’d be silly not to say there is a moment that Dan and “Sarah” share. Remember, Dan doesn’t really know who Georgina is, does he… ?

Will we get a big cliffhanger or jaw-dropper in the season finale ?

Oh. yeah. There are a bunch of punched-in-the-face moments where you’ll be like, “Oh, god.” Not everyone’s storylines will be tied up with a nice little colorful ribbon. They’ll absolutely make you want to tune in next season.

And what’s the plan for you next season? Are you going to be a full-time cast member ?

I really don’t know. I keep getting all these “Congratulations!” but I’m like, “Dude, I have no idea.” I’m not trying to be coy. It’s really, truly a question for the powers that be.

The last time we spoke, I likened you to “the next Scarlett Johansson” — and you said you were going to run out and tell her I said so. Did you ?

No, but I actually just saw her Monday night. We always have lots of love for each other. Her aura is very cool, so I still take what you said as a compliment.

How is her engagement ring looking ?

It’s gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

If you were in fact the next Scarlett Johansson, does that mean you need to go out and record some Tom Waits covers ?

[Laughs] Ohhhh… Have you heard her first single ?

[Flatly] Yes.

I think it’s pretty cool and ballsy. Singing is definitely a matter of nerves for me, so I don’t know that I’ll be recording any albums soon !

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Shows: Gossip Girl