HBO and Lena Dunham have recently announced the revival of Girls in a five-episode run, with filming set to begin next summer. Among the show’s longtime HBO faces, however, one of the most beloved characters is likely to be missing. Adam Driver has confirmed that he will not take part in the new installments of the dramedy that basically launched his career. When asked about the possibility of returning to play Adam Sackler, the actor gave a concise answer that left little room for doubt.
Adam Driver Says No to the Girls Revival
CinemaBlend directly asked the actor whether he plans to join the revival, and Driver’s reply was unequivocal: “No, but I wish them the best of luck.” Those few words end any expectation of seeing Adam Sackler alongside Hannah Horvath. The character played by Driver was one of the series’ central elements, particularly due to the tangled, on-again-off-again dynamic with the protagonist portrayed by Lena Dunham. His absence had already been noticed when HBO announced the show’s return without listing his name among the cast. Yet this confirmation is a bit of a blow to loyal fans.
The Girls Revival: Who Will Return in the New Episodes
Announced last month, the Girls revival will comprise five new episodes. Lena Dunham will reprise her role as Hannah Horvath, joined by Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet, who portray Marnie, Jessa, and Shoshanna respectively. Andrew Rannells will also return as Elijah. The idea of bringing the lead characters back on screen stemmed from a wish Dunham shared in the statement accompanying the announcement. The creator explained that the group had always envisioned a comeback only if there was a truly compelling story to tell. After turning forty, she began reimagining these figures in the present and finally found a way to tell what had happened in their lives.
Lena Dunham’s Revelations in the Memoir Famesick
The actor’s decision comes at a particularly delicate moment, just months before the release of Famesick, the memoir in which Lena Dunham recounts various aspects of her relationship with her former colleague. In the book, the creator of Girls describes some behaviors she says she endured from Driver during production, calling him “extremely rude”. Dunham also recounts alleged on-set outbursts: according to her account, the actor would have thrown a chair at a wall near her, punched the wall of his trailer, and frequently yelled in the face of his co-star.
The Relationship Between Adam Driver and Lena Dunham After Girls
In Famesick, Dunham also details the personal bond that had formed between them, revealing a particular emotional closeness. The memoir recalls especially the night at the end of filming when they would say goodbye with a hug and some affectionate words. “I hope you know I will always care for you,” the actor would have told her. Since then, however, Dunham says she has heard nothing from him. Driver, for his part, had already declined to comment on the revelations during a press conference for Paper Tiger, joking: “I have no comments on all of this. I’ll keep it for my book.” Now his refusal to participate in the revival makes a reunion even more unlikely. The actor is, after all, busy with major film projects, including X-Men and Heat 2.
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