HBO Orders Five-Episode Girls Revival for 2027
Lena Dunham reunites with key cast members a decade after the finale, with production set to start next year.
By Julia Wang ·
HBO will produce five new episodes of Girls in 2027. This revival marks ten years since the original series ended in 2017.
The network announced the project through a social media video. The clip features Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Andrew Rannells. These actors will return to their original roles as Hannah, Marnie, Jessa, Shoshanna, and Elijah. Executive producer Judd Apatow is also back for the new run. Adam Driver, who played Adam Sackler, is not part of the announced returning cast.
Dunham stated that the concept formed around her 40th birthday. She described imagining how the characters lived their lives after the initial broadcast. In a statement, she said, “We always said we would only return to ‘Girls’ if there was a specific story we were burning to tell.” She added that the characters “started talking to me in the shower” near that milestone.
Dunham noted that it is rare to return to a project with hindsight and gratitude. She expressed love for the cast, the network, and the audience members who discovered the show later. She specifically mentioned the joy of being together and the chance to wear yellow mesh.
The original series aired from 2012 to 2017. It followed four young women in New York City dealing with relationships, careers, and personal issues. The show received multiple Emmy nominations and critical attention for its depiction of millennial life.
The new episodes will show the group at a different stage of adulthood. HBO has not released specific plot details. The network has also not set a premiere date for the limited run.
Production is scheduled to begin in 2027. This start date aligns with the ten-year anniversary of the series finale.
