Looks like Eric could be getting a new boyfriend on Gossip Girl.

At least that’s the conclusion EW draws - and we'd have to agree with - based on casting calls for the role of Elliot, an attractive, upscale, scruffy 16-year-old.

He lives in Eric’s building, and the character is possibly recurring!

Also being cast? Keith van der Woodsen.

Seen briefly in the '80s spinoff-that-wasn't episode "Valley Girls," Keith is now in his early 40s. He's listed as "a handsome, charming commercial director, Serena and Eric’s paternal uncle, preferably blonde, guest star."

We're guessing the "uncle" bit could be just to throw us off. The show has been building up to bring Eric and Serena's father on the show all season.

Then again, maybe it is an uncle and the dad will be cast later.

Jonathan dumped Eric. Will he rebound with Elliot?

Who do you think should play Elliot? Or Keith? Are you excited for what these new characters might mean for Eric and Serena? Comment below!

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