Derrick Webb (played by James Marsden) is a protagonist in Gossip.
A wealthy art student and central antagonist who orchestrates a malicious rumor campaign against Naomi Preston as revenge for a past high school incident. He manipulates his roommates, frames his rival, and ultimately confesses to the assault on camera in a setup designed by his victims and the professor. Cathy Jones (played by Lena Headey) is a protagonist in Gossip.
A student and Derrick's roommate who initially participates in the rumor project but later experiences remorse. She uncovers Derrick's past with Naomi, attempts to expose the truth, and plays a pivotal role in the final trap that reveals Derrick's true crimes. Travis (played by Norman Reedus) appears in Gossip.
A loyal roommate of Derrick who funds his living arrangement in exchange for Derrick's patronage. He transforms the campus rumor into a warped art installation and ultimately participates in the elaborate trap to capture Derrick's confession on camera. Naomi Preston (played by Kate Hudson) appears in Gossip.
A wealthy student and target of Derrick's revenge scheme. After a malicious rumor convinces her she was assaulted, she reports it to the police. Her apparent suicide triggers the investigation, but she is ultimately revealed to be part of a trap to expose Derrick's crimes. Derrick's mother (played by Marion Guggenheim) appears in Gossip.
Professor Goodwin (played by Eric Bogosian) appears in Gossip.
A communications professor whose class introduces the theme of gossip to his students. He secretly orchestrates the elaborate trap with Naomi, Beau, and the 'police' to force Derrick into a recorded confession. Derrick's father (played by Charles Guggenheim) appears in Gossip.
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Characters
Derrick Webb
(played by James Marsden) — protagonist
A wealthy art student and central antagonist who orchestrates a malicious rumor campaign against Naomi Preston as revenge for a past high school incident. He manipulates his roommates, frames his riva...
Cathy Jones
(played by Lena Headey) — protagonist
A student and Derrick's roommate who initially participates in the rumor project but later experiences remorse. She uncovers Derrick's past with Naomi, attempts to expose the truth, and plays a pivota...
Travis
(played by Norman Reedus) — supporting
A loyal roommate of Derrick who funds his living arrangement in exchange for Derrick's patronage. He transforms the campus rumor into a warped art installation and ultimately participates in the elabo...
Naomi Preston
(played by Kate Hudson) — supporting
A wealthy student and target of Derrick's revenge scheme. After a malicious rumor convinces her she was assaulted, she reports it to the police. Her apparent suicide triggers the investigation, but sh...
Derrick's mother
(played by Marion Guggenheim) — supporting
Professor Goodwin
(played by Eric Bogosian) — supporting
A communications professor whose class introduces the theme of gossip to his students. He secretly orchestrates the elaborate trap with Naomi, Beau, and the 'police' to force Derrick into a recorded c...
Derrick's father
(played by Charles Guggenheim) — supporting
Key Relationships
Derrick's mother → Derrick Webb
(mother)
Derrick's father → Derrick Webb
(father)
Professor Goodwin → Naomi Preston
(Alliance Co-conspirator In Trap)
Cathy Jones → Naomi Preston
(Narrative Confessor & Target)
Professor Goodwin → Cathy Jones
(Social Suspected Affair Partner)
Professor Goodwin → Derrick Webb
(Professional Teacher & Student)
Derrick Webb → Naomi Preston
(Conflict Former Lovers & Abuser)
