Adam Driver Not Participating in ‘Girls’ Revival: “Wish Them the Best of Luck” - The Hollywood Reporter
Actor Adam Driver has confirmed he will not participate in the upcoming HBO revival of the series 'Girls'. The show's creator, Lena Dunham, previously alleged that Driver exhibited difficult behavior on set during the original run.
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The casting news highlights the complexities of reviving popular series when past interpersonal conflicts between creators and cast members are public.
Logo text Adam Driver has confirmed he will not be involved in the upcoming HBO revival of Girls .
In October, it was announced that Lena Dunham , Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells are all set to return for the limited five-episode reboot of the series. Left off the confirmed list of castmembers coming back was Driver, who appeared in all six seasons of Girls .
When asked by CinemaBlend in an interview published Friday if viewers should expect him to reprise his Girls character, he said, “No, but I wish them the best of luck.” Related Stories Movies Adam Driver Says "the Ship Has Sailed" on Playing Kylo Ren: "No More 'Star Wars'" Movies Adam Driver Confirms 'Heat 2' Villain Role, Shares Michael Mann Update After Accidental Shooting
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