I often like to talk about teen drama worlds colliding when actors from different series become colleagues on a new project.
But what about teen drama worlds colliding via characters from different series?
I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately in the wake of my interview with “Crisis on Infinite Teen Dramas” creator Adam Mallinger. But the thought was also sparked by the below Instagram post that was recently sent to me by TDW reader Katie.
If I’m being honest, putting together mixed-show couples literally never crossed my mind before seeing this post.
In most of the suggestions given, I have a really hard time seeing those characters together. However, Lucas saves Peyton a lot, so perhaps it makes sense that he’d be drawn to Marissa, another damsel often in distress, and similarly that Ryan would be drawn to Peyton. But beyond that, I’m not really feeling these pairings and don’t see the logic behind them.
However, one commenter suggested putting together Dan Scott and Julie Cooper — now that I could see, given how manipulative and villainous each character is. Imagine the schemes they’d pull off as a duo!
Tell me: In a teen drama multiverse, which characters could you see coupling up?
Teen Drama Links for July 29, 2025
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“J.Lo’s Wardrobe Malfunction, Kim Kardashian’s Tight Dress, And 18 More Fashionable And Thirsty Celebrity Moments From This Week” (BuzzFeed)
“Katie Holmes’s Latest Look Pulls From Her Dawson’s Creek Character’s Closet” (Harper’s Bazaar)
“6 Times Katie Holmes Dressed For Revenge” (Glam)
“As Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite, here’s why it might just heal millennials” (CBC)
“Why millennials are so excited by a Katie Holmes-Joshua Jackson reunion” (Harper’s Bazaar UK)
“I Want What They Have, Colleagues-to-Lovers-to-Colleagues Edition: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson” (Vogue)
“24 Onscreen TV Couples We Need to See Reunite Like Katie Holmes & Joshua Jackson” (Swooon)
“The O.C. Is Making a Comeback — Why Gen Z Can’t Get Enough of One of the 2000s’ Biggest Teen Shows” (SheKnows)
“Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer’s Kids Make Their Red Carpet Debut at Freakier Friday Premiere in Los Angeles” (People)
“7 Times TV Shows Destroyed Themselves With Terrible New Characters” (Giant Freakin Robot)
“15 Best TV Shows Like Gilmore Girls” (Slashfilm)
“15 Actors Who Hated Their Own TV Shows” (Slashfilm)
“9 surprising celebrities who got their start on Neighbours — including 3 A-list actors” (HELLO!)
“See 42 Actors Who Played High Schoolers When They Were Adults (and How Old They Actually Were!)” (People)
Related: How the Teen Dramas Affect the Way We See Physical Appearances (TDW)
“Must-watch movies and TV shows about rich people being truly awful” (Yardbarker)
“All the Familiar Faces in Amazon Drama ‘The Assassin’ (and Where You’ve Seen Them Before)” (Esquire)
“‘The Hunting Wives’ Cast and Character Guide” (The Wrap)
“TV Shows With Love Triangles Involving Siblings: From ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ to ‘Vampire Diaries’” (Us Weekly)
Related: The Essential Teen Drama Love Triangles (TDW)
“Teens Weigh in on The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Conrad vs Jeremiah Debate & There’s a Clear Side” (SheKnows)
“We’re Losing the Art of the Love Triangle” (Slate)
“Why people in their 30s and 40s love this teen show” (CBC)
“'I’m sorry, but give me a 20-episode TV season or death!’” (Mamamia)
“From Jennifer Love Hewitt to Sarah Michelle Gellar and Josh Hartnett: The millennial movie icon renaissance is upon us” (celebrity.nine.com.au)
“52 celebrities you probably didn’t realize were Leos” (Business Insider)
Best of the Rest
Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills, 90210) was on the “Bertcast” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Josie Davis (Camille, Beverly Hills, 90210) was on the “Misspelling” podcast, hosted by Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210). (Apple Podcasts)
Related: Podcasts Hosted by Teen Drama Stars (TDW)
Seth Green (Wayne, Beverly Hills, 90210) did interviews tied to the 20th anniversary of “Robot Chicken.”
“Seth Green, Breckin Meyer & Matthew Senreich on 20th Anniversary of ‘Robot Chicken’” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Seth Green Explains Why ‘Robot Chicken’ Is Switching to Quarterly Specials 20 Years In” (The Wrap)
“Robot Chicken Creators Reveal the Star Wars Legend and Oscar Winner They’ve Been Trying For Years to Land as Guest Stars” (CBR)
“Robot Chicken Co-Creators Discuss The Show’s 20-Year Legacy Ahead of New Self-Discovery Special” (Game Rant)
“Everyone Knows a Person Like Seth Green’s Character in Can’t Hardly Wait” (Vulture)
Glimpse Eva Longoria, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” in the trailer for War of the Worlds. (YouTube)
Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) “Reacts to ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Resurgence Over Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Reunion.” (Us Weekly)
Philipps has joined the producing team of the Off-Broadway show Ginger Twinsies, alongside Thomas Kail, husband of Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek). (Playbill)
Also among the producers is Elaine Hendrix (Renee, 90210). See below.
Jensen Ackles (CJ, Dawson’s Creek) covers a digital issue of Entertainment Weekly. (Entertainment Weekly)
Greg Rikaart (David, Dawson’s Creek) participated in the “Entertainment Tonight” series “Spilling the E-Tea.” (Entertainment Tonight)
Julie Bowen (Gwen, Dawson’s Creek) did more press for Happy Gilmore 2.
“[SPOILER] reacts to that shocking Happy Gilmore 2 death: ‘I loved it’” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Julie Bowen Wants to Go to a Chiefs Game to See ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Co-Star Travis Kelce” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Julie Bowen ‘Started Laughing’ When She Learned About the Happy Gilmore 2 Twist: ‘Am I Seeing This Right?’” (People)
“Julie Bowen Praises Adam Sandler for Prioritizing His Daughters’ ‘Well-Being’ on Happy Gilmore 2 Set” (People)
“Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen on the motion-capture tech they used to make themselves younger in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’” (Mashable)
“Julie Bowen Fans Out Over Bad Bunny on the ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Carpet” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Julie Bowen Reacts To Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Comparisons To ‘Modern Family’ Episode” (Access Hollywood)
“Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen talk ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ on Netflix” (NBC Philadelphia)
“Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald on how Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’ changed golf” (The Boston Globe)
“Q&A with Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald from ‘Happy Gilmore 2’” (Golfweek)
Watch Seth Rogen (Bob, Dawson’s Creek) and Keke Palmer (Elizabeth, 90210) in the Good Fortune trailer. (YouTube)
Rogen will participate in a live taping of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast in Beverly Hills next month. (The Hollywood Reporter)
“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” starring Melissa McBride, who appeared on “Dawson’s Creek,” was renewed for a fourth and final season. (Deadline)
McBride was at Comic-Con on behalf of the show. (Entertainment Weekly)
Leila Gerstein (writer, The O.C. / co-executive producer, Gossip Girl) is creating an English-language adaptation of the South Korean series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” for Netflix. (Deadline)
Shailene Woodley (Kaitlin, The O.C.) made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con during a panel for “Paradise.” (Deadline)
Also: “Sterling K. Brown teases Paradise season 2, Shailene Woodley casting in first look” (Entertainment Weekly)
The first-look images also feature Thomas Doherty (Max, Gossip Girl spinoff).
Morena Baccarin (Maya, The O.C.) was on the “Inside of You” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) did more press for Freakier Friday.
“Chad Michael Murray on sharing ‘Freakier Friday’ with his kids, acting and more” (Good Morning America)
“Chad Michael Murray on ‘Lovefest’ w/ Lindsay Lohan Talking About Their Kids” (Extra)
“Chad Michael Murray on ‘Mind-Blowing’ Return to ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘One Tree Hill’ Reboot Hopes” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Chad Michael Murray Recalls His Kids ‘Picking on Me’ When Recently Showing Them Freaky Friday for the First Time” (People)
“Chad Michael Murray’s Daughter, 8, Is ‘Starstruck’ Meeting Lindsay Lohan” (E! Online)
“Chad Michael Murray on Reuniting for ‘Freakier Friday’: ‘I’ll Ride Those Girls’ Coattails Anytime’” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Chad Michael Murray Shares His Hopes For A One Tree Hill Reboot” (Bustle)
“Chad Michael Murray Talks ‘Freakier Friday,’ Buffalo Bills & More with Rich Eisen” (The Rich Eisen Show)
Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill) was on “The Viall Files” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) is hosting NBC’s annual “Clear the Shelters” special. (Instagram)
Evan Peters (Jack, One Tree Hill) was at Comic-Con for a Tron: Ares panel. (Deadline)
“The Hunting Wives” episode that marked the final posthumous appearance of Paul Teal (Josh, One Tree Hill) was dedicated to him. (StarNews Online)
Gavin DeGraw, who performs the “One Tree Hill” theme song and appeared on the show, is going on a “Christmas Tour” with Colbie Caillat. (Instagram)
Kid Cudi, who appeared as himself on “One Tree Hill,” was on “The Tonight Show.” (YouTube)
Grace Potter, who also appeared on “One Tree Hill,” was on “The Late Show.” (YouTube)
Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) discussed “Her Gossip Girl Hair, Bedazzling, and the Art of the Ponytail.” (Elle)
Tyra Banks (Ursula, Gossip Girl) is guest-hosting “Today with Jenna & Friends” again this week. (Today)
Banks previously co-hosted in April.
Brittany Snow (Young Lily, Gossip Girl) did more press for The Hunting Wives.
“Brittany Snow Reveals the Surprising Meal She’d Share with Hunting Wives Costar Malin Akerman After Filming” (People)
“Brittany Snow Reflects on Taking ‘Self-Imposed Time Off’ at Height of Career: ‘I Didn’t Give Up and Never Will’” (People)
Snow is also featured in the magazine’s August 4 issue.
“Brittany Snow Breaks Down ‘The Hunting Wives’ Shocking Finale Cliffhanger and Possibilities for Season 2: ‘There Are a Lot of Questions That Didn’t Get Answered’” (Collider)
“The Stars of The Hunting Wives On the Series’ Confident Identity, Their Characters’ Volatile Relationship, and More” (Paste)
“EXCLUSIVE: Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman open up about their sultry new thriller The Hunting Wives” (Who)
“Brittany Snow’s House Rules — Greet the Dog and Mind the White Couches” (Better Homes & Gardens)
Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl) will perform in Harmony in the Hills next month. (Instagram)
Evan Mock (Aki, Gossip Girl spinoff) did an interview tied to his new Guess Jeans campaign. (Esquire)
Mock also did an interview about his collaboration with Reef. (WWD)
Jason Gotay (Rafa, Gossip Girl spinoff) will perform in One Night in Oz … and More! next month. (Patch)
“Days of Our Lives,” featuring AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210), was renewed by Peacock for two more seasons. (Deadline)
Palmer has started doing press for The Pickup.
Brandy (Marissa, 90210) and her daughter Sy’Rai Smith will star in Lifetime’s Christmas Everyday. (Deadline)
Brandy will also executive-produce the film.
The aforementioned Henrix did interviews tied to Freakier Friday and Ginger Twinsies.
“Elaine Hendrix Is Coming Back to The Parent Trap, but Not for a Sequel: ‘Justice for Meredith Blake!’” (People)
“Elaine Hendrix Says Parent Trap’s Meredith Blake May Have Been ‘A Gay Man Trapped in a Woman’s Body’” (Us Weekly)
“Parent Trap’s Elaine Hendrix, Lisa Ann Walter Detail Iconic Reunion With Lindsay Lohan” (E! Online)
“Elaine Hendrix Says Meredith Blake Was NOT a Villain in ‘The Parent Trap’” (Entertainment Tonight)
“Elaine Hendrix talks new roles in ‘Ginger Twinsies,’ ‘Freakier Friday’” (CBS News)
“Elaine Hendrix says Meredith Blake was never the villain” (New York Live)
“Elaine Hendrix doubles down on nostalgia with ‘Freakier Friday,’ ‘Ginger Twinsies’” (PIX11)
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