Gossip Girl’s Connor Paolo has turned down the chance to become a series regular on the CW soap.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Paolo snubbed the deal on the grounds that it called for him to appear in half of this season’s 25 episodes, a number which he already averages in a recurring role.
One TV agent said of Paolo’s decision: “He probably didn’t want to commit to being ninth fiddle on a show.
“Sure, he’ll make less money, but he’s free to accept other opportunities in TV and film should they come along. It’s not a bad move if you have aspirations to do other things.”
A Gossip Girl insider stressed that Paolo’s rejection of the offer had nothing to do with his character Eric van der Woodsen recently being outed.
“[He is] totally comfortable playing a gay character,” they commented.
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