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Adam Driver Shuts Down ‘Girls’ Return But Wishes Lena Dunham & Co-Stars “Best Of Luck”

Although Lena Dunham is bringing back Girls for a limited run, don’t expect all the boys to return. Adam Driver, who played Dunham’s romantic lead Adam Sackler in the 2012-’17 HBO series, recently shut down a return to the character, following HBO’s announcement of a five-episode revival. “No, but I wish them the best…

Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by Deadline ·

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  1. DeadlineUnited StatesFirst report

    Adam Driver Shuts Down ‘Girls’ Return But Wishes Lena Dunham & Co-Stars “Best Of Luck”

    Although Lena Dunham is bringing back Girls for a limited run, don’t expect all the boys to return. Adam Driver, who played Dunham’s romantic lead Adam Sackler in the 2012-’17 HBO series, recently shut down a return to the character, following HBO’s announcement of a five-episode revival. “No, but I wish them the best…

  2. The Hollywood ReporterUnited States

    Adam Driver Not Participating in ‘Girls’ Revival: “Wish Them the Best of Luck”

    The two-time Oscar nominee portrayed Adam Sackler, the on-and-off boyfriend of Lena Dunham's Hannah Horvath, in all six seasons of the show.

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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. Deadline published it first, on November 7, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hollywood Reporter, one hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Although Lena Dunham, Adam Sackler, Best Of Luck, Adam Driver and Hannah Horvath.

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