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Post by Sema on Dec 31, 2008 12:00:56 GMT -5
"Adaptations from page to screen can be bumpy, but Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar says overall Josh Schwartz and his crew have been spot-on. “I’m a very faithful watcher… Generally I’m entertained and I think it’s great,†she tells MTV.com. Von Ziegesar does have one bone to pick with the producers: their depiction of the TV version of Vanessa, played by Jessica Szohr. “I think Vanessa is one character they ruined,†she says. “In the book, she’s kick-ass and has a shaved head and wears lots of black. I think a lot of the readers who don’t usually read teen fiction identify with Vanessa,†In the show, Vanessa has more of a bohemian hipster look. The author clarifies that it has nothing to do with Szohr, adding: “I just wish Vanessa was like she is in the books a bit more.†She may disapprove of Dan Humprey’s bff, but von Ziegesar gives the rest of the characters a thumbs up, admitting she loves bad boy Chuck Bass. “Leighton Meester is totally perfect for Blair, and Blake [Lively] is perfect for Serena. I was more worried they would insert Barbie-doll-looking people, which they didn’t,†says von Ziegesar. “I think the actors do a brilliant job. Chuck is my favorite character, and the way he looks and acts is in keeping with how he is in the beginning of the series.â€" Source
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Post by charmingangel on Jan 28, 2009 11:43:24 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the books, but I just simply don't like the character of Vanessa, but I do like Jess as Nessa.
Oh, thx for sharing!
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Post by Sema on Jan 30, 2009 16:19:03 GMT -5
anytime:) but idk i kinda agree with the author the Boooooks OWNED and Vanessa was alot diff
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Post by Jackie on Feb 9, 2009 17:15:03 GMT -5
I'm with you. Book!V was my second favorite (after Blair). I'm disappointed on how she's nothing like that. No VD. No filming except for a couple mentions. It's sad. She doesn't even go to Constance. The shaved-head I could deal with, but this is COMPLETELY, more than I think every character (besides Eric, er and Aaron) that is 99% different.
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