Evie Michaels is back! Rita Wilson is teasing plans to reprise her “Girls” role as Marnie Michael’s eccentric mother in Lena Dunham’s much-anticipated revival.
\n\nWhen asked by People if she’ll be returning for the new iteration of the hit show, Wilson told the publication, “That is what I’m hearing, so I don’t think Lena would be lying about that.” The actress went on to say that she is “so excited” about the series return, Wilson first joined the show during Season 2 and made guest appearances throughout the show’s run.
\n\n“Oh my gosh, yes. I mean, Lena is one of the most talented people I’ve ever worked with. I would do anything for her,” she continued. “I would bend over backward. And then I love Allison Williams who, you know, I was lucky enough to play her mom.” She added: “I know Lena’s gotta be cooking up something very good.”
\n\nEarlier this month, it was announced that HBO had greenlit a revival of “Girls,” the dramedy created by Dunham. The series will return for a limited, five-episode run with production beginning in 2027 — a decade after the Season 6 finale.
\n\nWith Dunham as creator, showrunner and star, the original…
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