Penn Badgley channels Gossip Girl roots in Nobody Wants This crossover with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody

Penn Badgley brings back his Gossip Girl persona in a playful Nobody Wants This crossover.

Penn Badgley is taking a nostalgic turn as he channels his iconic Gossip Girl role while narrating a scene from Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. The actor, known for playing Dan Humphrey in the hit teen drama, lent his voice to a lighthearted segment featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, adding a humorous twist that delighted fans.

This crossover is a fun nod to Badgley’s past, as Bell was the voice of Gossip Girl, while Brody, who stars in Nobody Wants This, is married to Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester. The playful connection between the actors made Badgley’s narration even more entertaining for longtime fans of the series.

In the video, Badgley, using his character Joe Goldberg’s voice from You, references his past role, saying, "Hello, Upper East Siders. You know you love me." He humorously narrates a romantic ice cream date between Bell and Brody’s characters, adding quips about the friend zone and dramatic declarations like, “Of all the ways to make a woman’s knees weak, I would not have expected handling ice cream to be one of them.”

Netflix played along with the joke, captioning the video, “Nobody wants YOU. xoxo, Joe Goldberg,” cleverly blending Badgley’s two most famous roles. The video quickly gained traction, with fans praising the nostalgic crossover and sharing their reactions across social media.

This clever crossover not only delighted fans of Gossip Girl and You but also reignited excitement for Badgley’s upcoming projects, proving that his most iconic roles still hold a special place in pop culture. Nobody Wants This has been renewed for a second season, while the final season of You premieres on Netflix on April 24.