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HBO Revives Girls With Original Cast

PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2026, 4:31 PM ET

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HBO has greenlit a revival of the mid‑aughts dramedy “Girls,” set to return for a limited, five‑episode run with production beginning in two‑thousand‑twenty‑seven. The original series, which aired from two‑thousand‑twelve to two‑thousand‑seventeen, followed a group of friends navigating the challenges of their twenties in New York City. All four core cast members—Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet—are returning, with Andrew Rannells reprising his role as Elijah Krantz. Judd Apatow joins as executive producer, alongside Dunham’s Good Thing Going banner. Dunham expressed enthusiasm for revisiting the characters, noting that the revival will explore their lives in their forties and beyond. The decision follows Dunham’s 2025 interview with Variety, where she discussed potential storylines such as millennial women becoming mothers or stepping into menopause. HBO’s announcement in April 2026 signals a renewed focus on character‑

By Claire D. | JQJO News

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2012 — Girls premieres on HBO, debuting new‑generation dramedy.
On April 15 2026 HBO announces Girls revival, original cast returns.

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