{
  "id": 15672673,
  "title": "Rita Wilson Says She’s Reprising ‘Girls’ Role for Lena Dunham’s Reunion Series: ‘I Would Do Anything for Her’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/rita-wilson-says-shes-reprising-girls-role-for-lena-dunhams-reunion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:31:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/rita-wilson-returns-girls-reunion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rita Wilson expressed her interest in reprising her role as Evie Michaels in HBO's forthcoming \"Girls\" reunion series, which is slated to commence filming in summer 2027. The revival, announced recently, will consist of five episodes and reunite all four original cast members: Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet. Rita Wilson, who portrayed Allison Williams' mother on the original series, hinted at the possibility of her return, stating, \"I would do anything for her\" and that she had been informed of Lena Dunham's plans. The show, which initially aired from 2012 to 2017, will shift its focus to the milestone of turning forty.",
  "summary": "The \"Sleepless in Seattle\" actress plays Evie Michaels, the mother of Allison Williams’ character The post Rita Wilson Says She’s Reprising ‘Girls’ Role for Lena Dunham’s Reunion Series: ‘I Would Do Anything for Her’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Rita Wilson Says She’s Returning for Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ Revival: ‘I Would Do Anything for Her’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/rita-wilson-says-shes-returning-for-lena-dunhams-girls-revival-i",
        "published": "2026-10-19T22:18:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Rita Wilson Teases Return In Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ Revival On HBO: “I Would Do Anything For Her”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/rita-wilson-teases-return-in-lena-dunhams-girls-revival-on-hbo-i",
        "published": "2026-10-20T00:15:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}