Girls Revival Set for HBO
HBO has ordered a five-episode limited revival of Lena Dunham's comedy, with most of the original cast coming back.
HBO has ordered a limited revival of 'Girls', the comedy created by Lena Dunham. The new run has five episodes, and most of the original cast is set to return.
Dunham returns as Hannah, Allison Williams as Marnie, Jemima Kirke as Jessa, Zosia Mamet as Shoshanna and Andrew Rannells as Elijah. Adam Driver, who played Hannah's on-and-off boyfriend Adam, is not part of the announced cast.
Filming starts in 2027, about 10 years after the series finale. Dunham said the characters 'started talking to me' again around her 40th birthday.
The original six-season series ran on HBO from 2012 to 2017. It won two Emmys and became one of the most discussed shows of the 2010s.
HBO has not yet announced a premiere date.
Why it matters
'Girls' was one of the most talked-about TV shows of the 2010s. The revival will show where its characters are about a decade later.
What's next
Filming begins in 2027. HBO has not announced a premiere date yet.
How the story unfolded
- The Hollywood Reporter ‘Girls’ Is Returning to HBO, for a Limited Time
- New York Times ‘Girls’ to Return for a Limited Run
Read the original reporting
- E! Online – Girls Returns to HBO with Lena Dunham, Original Cast: All the Details ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – ‘Girls’ Is Returning to HBO, for a Limited Time ↗
- Deadline – ‘Girls’ Surprise: HBO Brings Back Lena Dunham Series With Majority Of Original Cast ↗
- New York Times – ‘Girls’ to Return for a Limited Run ↗
- BBC News – Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run ↗
- Variety – ‘Girls’ Shocker: Lena Dunham Sets Revival at HBO With Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke Returning ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What happened with Girls HBO Revival?
HBO has ordered a five-episode limited revival of Lena Dunham's comedy, with most of the original cast coming back. HBO ordered a five-episode limited revival
When did FlashFeed cover Girls HBO Revival?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 14, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Deadline, is dated October 13, 2026.
What are the main details of the Girls HBO Revival story?
Lena Dunham returns as Hannah Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells are back
Why is Girls HBO Revival in the news?
'Girls' was one of the most talked-about TV shows of the 2010s. The revival will show where its characters are about a decade later.
What's next for Girls HBO Revival?
Filming begins in 2027. HBO has not announced a premiere date yet.
Who reported the Girls HBO Revival story?
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