The former “Gossip Girl” actor Ed Westwick, who played the role of the iconic Chuck Bass in the series is now back on screen. He will appear in a Netflix new comedy show called “White Gold,” Refinery29 reported.
Westwick is best known for his portrayal of Chuck Bass, a rich kid and manipulative bad boy in the award-winning “Gossip Girl” series, earning him several accolades for the role. Now, the actor is returning to television for a new stint, this time reprising a role for one of the world’s most famous streaming services.
He is set to appear on “White Gold,” a Netflix show that tells the story of a cocky salesman who goes out with his team, working together to earn a sale.
The show is set during the 1980s in England, according to the official website of the streaming service. He will star in the series with co-actors James Buckley and Joe Thomas.
“White Gold” was previously produced for BBC Two and ran for six episodes before moving to Netflix. The “Gossip Girl” actor’s appearance on the show’s new take is expected to draw more viewers for the series, Decider reported. Netflix is an entertainment company that provides media streaming services for shows on-demand.
Vincent Swan
The character Westwick is playing goes by the name of Vincent Swan. He is a narcissistic and cocky sales agent in Essex who is commanded to sell double-glazed windows. The comedic turn of the new series will shine as the character uses his wit, lies, and charms in order to make that big sale, Decider added.
Damon Beesley, the director and writer of the Netflix show told The Hollywood Reporter that the characters will be loved and enjoyed by audiences. This is because they are very interesting and complex, and despite their flaws, they will be “endearingly handsome and charismatic,” he said.
Westwick's major shift
The 30-year-old actor is now shifting from his upper-class New Yorker role from “Gossip Girl,” the series that catapulted him to fame, to a comic role as a struggling salesman in England.
Previously, he acted alongside his co-stars Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley and Chace Crawford.
These actors portrayed the roles of Serena van der Woodsen, Blair Waldorf, Dan Humphrey and Nate Archibald, respectively. Westwick has also been into modeling, having contracts with various clothing brands around the world. After several years, fans will surely love a new side of this actor now that he is taking on a new role. Are you excited for his debut on Netflix?
