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HBO ‘Girls’ television series revival

Overview

HBO has announced a five-episode revival of the comedy-drama series ‘Girls’, nearly a decade after the original show concluded in 2017. Creator and lead actress Lena Dunham will return as Hannah Horvath, serving as writer, director, and showrunner.

Production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2027. The revival will feature returning core cast members Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Andrew Rannells. Dunham noted that the inspiration for the sequel emerged around her 40th birthday in May 2026. The new episodes are expected to shift the narrative focus from the characters' twenties to their lives in their forties, exploring how the series' themes of sexual and gender politics translate to the current era.

Judd Apatow is set to return as an executive producer. While the core cast is confirmed, the involvement of other former cast members, such as Adam Driver, remains unannounced. Additionally, actress Rita Wilson, who played Evie Michaels, has teased a potential return, stating, ‘I would do anything for her’ in support of Dunham.

Entities

Lena Dunham · HBO · Allison Williams · Jemima Kirke · Judd Apatow

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Rita Wilson teases return for Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ revival

    Rita Wilson has teased a return to the HBO series ‘Girls’ for its upcoming five-episode revival, which is scheduled to begin production in summer 2027.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Lena Dunham announces ‘Girls’ revival for 2027

    Lena Dunham announced a five-episode revival of the HBO series ‘Girls,’ featuring the original cast, with production set to begin in summer 2027.

  3. [CULTURE] 92 sources
    HBO announces ‘Girls’ revival with five new episodes

    HBO is reviving the hit series ‘Girls’ for a five-episode limited season. Production begins in 2027, with Lena Dunham and the original main cast returning to explore the characters' lives in their 40s.

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