Nate's Cousin Tripp Vanderbilt to Return in November
A Gossip Girl source confirms that Broadway vet Aaron Tveit is reprising his role as Nate’s wealthy cousin, Tripp Vanderbilt, in November for at least six episodes.
The politically minded Tripp will announce that he’s running for office (possibly the senate) and Nate will get involved with his campaign. Holley Fain, who portrayed Tripp’s fiancée, will also be returning for multiple episodes.
Tripp was mentioned in the season premiere by Nate's grandfather, who, in a bit of foreshadowing, called him about a way to potentially stick it to the Buckleys.
Tveit will juggle his Gossip Girl arc with his Broadway gig in Next to Normal.
In other Gossip Girl casting news, actress Sarah Steele (Spanglish) has been cast in a potentially recurring role of Kira Abernathy, a Constance Billard girl who tries to befriend queen bee Jenny. Her first episode airs November 9.
What do you make of the arrival of these guest stars new and old?
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October 6th, 2009 6:37 PM
I am very excited Aaron Tveit is comong back to Gossip Girl!
He is very talented and will a some sparks to the show.
October 5th, 2009 4:44 PM
OMFG GET RID OF ALL THESE BORING GYESS STARS!! EFFING STUPID!
Rank: Extra
October 5th, 2009 3:20 PM
lol nate in a lil bubble, but im glad to hear somethings going on with the archibalds, that has to be sign that Nate will have a great storyline!
October 5th, 2009 2:10 PM
What a repugnant looking guy. A conniver and opportunist. You don't develop facial features like that overnight. A smile reveals a lot of things. With a face like that, his role as a conniver in the show is actually very fitting. By the way, how long are they going to beat a dead horse of Nate being fooled and used by his family again and again?
October 5th, 2009 2:02 PM
Someone's gonna die?
October 5th, 2009 1:41 PM
is he the one who might die???
October 5th, 2009 12:22 PM
I'm really excited about Tripp coming back!! I thought he was deliciously evil last season and I'd really like him to become a recurring character! Now that Chuck and Carter are going straight the show needs a hot antagonist!
Plus he should ditch his fiancee and get with Jenny. Just my opinion.
October 5th, 2009 11:15 AM
This is such an unfair photo of Aaron Tveit. He's actually a total babe.
Rank: Guest Star
October 5th, 2009 10:15 AM
Nah, 6 episodes? I'm sure we're going to see more of this guest star in 6 episodes than Nate whole season. S-U-X.
Rank: Guest Star
October 5th, 2009 10:08 AM
I'm actually pretty excited for Tripp to come back, this means a lot more of Nate....finally! And that Sarah girl seems like a good add to the show. Can't wait for the next episodes.