HBO revives Lena Dunham's 'Girls' for five-episode limited run
Creator and star Lena Dunham will return with cast members for a five-episode revival, a decade after the series finale. One key character is absent from the announcement.
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What happened
HBO will bring back the comedy series Girls for a limited run of five episodes, ten years after its finale. Creator and star Lena Dunham will return, along with Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke and Andrew Rannells.
Why it matters
The revival marks a return of the Emmy-winning show, which commentators describe as an era-defining comedy.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:38 PM ET: HBO announced that Girls will return for a five-episode limited run, a decade after its finale.
- Oct 13, 3:39 PM ET: Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke and Andrew Rannells were confirmed to return for the revival.
- Oct 14, 11:17 AM ET: Coverage noted that one key character is missing from the announcement.
Coverage
- Lena Dunham's 'Girls' is making a comeback — but 1 key character is missing from the announcement (Yahoo News)
- Girls is back: why it’s the perfect time for more of Lena Dunham’s millennial Sex and the City (The Guardian)
- Lena Dunham’s Girls returning for limited run at HBO (The Guardian)
- Lena Dunham to bring back 'Girls' for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale (AP)
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