Penn Badgley: From Gossip Guy to ‘You’ Star, Media Mogul, and Rock Star
Penn Badgley began his stardom in his role in the TV show, Gossip Girl and most recently his role in You, the Netflix original series. With season 5 of You coming this April, we take a deep dive into how Penn Badgley makes his money and builds his career. In recent years, Badgley has ventured into the world of production and music, showcasing his versatility and entrepreneurial spirit.
Ninth Mode Media: Penn Badgley’s Production Company
Penn Badgley co-founded Ninth Mode Media in 2022, the production company focuses on creating unique content across various platforms. One of Ninth Mode Media’s notable projects is the popular podcast “Podcrushed,” where Badgley explores the awkwardness and hilarity of middle school stories. The podcast often has celebrity guests such as Amber Midthunder and Topher Grace.
Additionally, Ninth Mode Media is developing a film adaptation of a story by acclaimed author David Sedaris, further establishing Badgley’s reputation as a creative force behind the scenes.
MOTHXR: Penn Badgley’s Music Career
Penn Badgley is also the lead singer and songwriter for his band, MOTHXR. They formed in 2014, gaining recognition for their album, Centerfold which features a blend of genres like, R&B, indie rock and synth-pop. You can find them on spotify.
Conclusion
Penn Badgely has been known to not only succeed in his career but also bring attention to important, thought provoking issues. His role in the series, You portrays his character as a deeply disturbed man who bring harm and violence to multiple people over the course of the story. Badgley has stated clearly the character should not be admired as many fans were reaching out to express their love of the character, Joe, which further unsettled the actor and as a fan of the show (but not the character), we can see why. A great actor and one who takes his influence seriously which is something which should be held as an example to others.
