'You' star Penn Badgley said he almost quit acting at 20 because he was 'disillusioned and dried up' after starting work at 12

Penn Badgley has since starred in two major shows, "Gossip Girl" and "You."

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• Penn Badgley told "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper that he considered quitting acting at 20.
• The "Gossip Girl" star said he initially turned down the role because he felt tired and dried up.
• Badgley ultimately joined the cast because he was "close to broke" and unsure of his future.

Penn Badgley said he almost quit acting at 20 because he had become tired...