Leighton Meester becomes part of the second installment of 'Nobody Wants This' series. - Leighton Meester joins the cast for the second season of "Nobody'sclamoring for This."
Leighton Meester, famous for her portrayal of Blair Waldorf in "Gossip Girl," is set to make an appearance in the second season of the hit Netflix series "Nobody Wants This." Her husband, Adam Brody, holds the lead role in this show. The news was confirmed by Variety, revealing Meester will join forces with Brody in this second season. Actor Miles Fowler is also set to join the ensemble.
A Fun Reunion for Meester and Bell
In "Nobody Wants This," Adam Brody takes on the role of Rabbi Noah, who falls for sex podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell). Previous cast members include Justine Lupe, Sasha Roklov, Stephanie Faracy, Michael Hitcock, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Emily Arlook, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, and Shiloh Berman.
Leighton Meester will embody Abby, renowned as Joanne's middle school rival turned Instagram influencer mommy. Miles Fowler will portray Lenny, a Matzah Ball team colleague connected to Morgan.
Series creator Erin Foster, whose life mildly inspired the series, shared the news on Instagram: "Thanks a bunch, millennials – again."
Married Life and Wildfires
After meeting on the set of "The Oranges" in 2010, Meester and Brody tied the knot in 2014. They are parents to a daughter, born in 2015, and a son, born in 2020. Tragedy struck the family in January 2025, as their home was lost in the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
"Nobody Wants This" premiered on Netflix in late September 2024, with strong viewer support, leading to a swift renewal for its second season. The series has been recognized at prestigious award ceremonies such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globes, and Critics' Choice Television Awards. Brody took home Best Actor in a Comedy Series, further increasing the show's popularity. Anticipation for the second season's release is high, with viewers eager to see how Meester and Brody's characters intertwine.
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Leighton Meester, eager to rejoin her "Gossip Girl" co-star Adam Brody, has announced her role in the second season of "Nobody Wants This" in 2025. As part of the show's renowned ensemble, she will portray Abby, a former middle school rival turned Instagram influencer mommy.
In the upcoming "Nobody Wants This" season, Meester's character, Abby, might cross paths with her husband Brody's Rabbi Noah. Fans of the series are excited to see how their on-screen relationship evolves based on their real-life marriage.
Despite her successful career, Meester also has a personal connection to the storyline, as she and Brody have both experienced the loss of their home in the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
