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We’ve all heard that some changes were in the cards at Gossip Girl since ratings for Season One did not live up to expectations… It has officially been confirmed that John Stephens has been hired as an executive producer on Gossip Girl.
So, who the heck is John Stephens? You may not know his name but you definitely know his work.
Stephens has writing, directing or producing credits on 37 episodes of The OC. A prolific writer, he also wrote 8 episodes of Gilmore Girls and co-produced or edited 13 other Gilmore Girls episodes.
The 8 episodes, including Sookie’s wedding day, are:
Forgiveness and Stuff (21 December 2000)
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers (8 March 2001)
Emily in Wonderland (26 April 2001)
Run Away, Little Boy (27 November 2001)
I Can’t Get Started (21 May 2002)
I Solemnly Swear (21 January 2003)
Face-Off (18 February 2003)
The Fundamental Things Apply (21 October 2003)
Reportedly, Stephens was approached by Gossip Girl producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage to spice up the show a bit.
Stephens will also develop new shows for Warner Brothers Television as part of his deal – hmm, Gossip Girl spin off anyone?
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