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This Gossip Girl star will star in a period series with the air of ‘Bridgerton’

In the wake of the immense success of “Bridgerton”, a new costume series is preparing to seduce fans of historical dramas. For this new adventure, an emblematic star of the 2000s, revealed in the cult series “Gossip Girl”, joins the cast.

Costume series have never ceased to fascinate. In line with great successes such as Downton Abbey or, more recently, The Bridgerton Chroniclesanother British series rated 3.6 out of 5 by AlloCiné spectators is gradually carving out a place among the essentials of the genre. Launched last year on Apple TV+this adaptation of the unfinished novel d’Edith Wharton was able to seduce an audience fond of romance and stories with multiple twists and turns. Set in the 1870s, the series features young American women who shake up London society, offering rich intrigues and a modern tone that never ceases to surprise.

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While the first season was praised for its strong heroines and historical setting, season 2 promises even more drama and surprises. The cast, already impressive, now welcomes an actress well known to viewers. If you closely followed the golden age of teen series in the 2000s, this name will probably bring back many memories.

This period series with the air of “Bridgerton”

The Buccaneers is for those who enjoy a captivating blend of romance, lavish costumes and twists and turns. Often compared to The Bridgerton Chronicles for its lively dialogues and the way in which its heroines take control of their destiny, this series stands out for its representation of the clash of cultures between America and England. Set in England, it follows a group of young American women arriving in London for the social season, ready to shake up conventions and forge their own path.

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In a recent press release, Apple TV+ revealed the first synopsis of season 2: England is now the home of the buccaneers, who have almost become mistresses of the place. Nan became the Duchess of Tintagel, the most influential woman in the country. Conchita, now Lady Brightlingsea, is the heroine of a wave of young American heiresses. Jinny, meanwhile, makes headlines after running away while pregnant. These women have grown up despite themselves and must now fight to be heard, navigating between romance, lust, jealousy, life and death.

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Former ‘Gossip Girl’ Actress Joins Season 2 Cast

With the announcement of season 2, Apple TV+ excitedly revealed the name of a new recruit: it is none other than Leighton Meesterlegendary star of the 2000s thanks to his unforgettable interpretation of Blair Waldorf. Although his character still remains mysterious, rumors among fans continue to circulate. According to them, the actress could play the mother of Nan, the heroine of the series. But in the meantime, a behind-the-scenes video, shared on social networks, offered a first glimpse of the actress in costume, further fueling spectators’ impatience.

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Although she was discreet on film sets, she nevertheless shone in a few recent projects: How I Met Your Father, Single Parents where she plays a single mother faced with the challenges of parenthood, or the thriller The Weekend Away on Netflix, where her interpretation of a woman immersed in a disturbing investigation was praised.

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