With the Emmy-winning comedy set to launch its fifth season on February 21, HBO has renewed Girls for a sixth and final season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, President, HBO Programming.
Created by and starring Lena Dunahm, Girls takes a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of women in their 20s.
"Lena Dunham and her brilliant collaborators, including Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner, have given HBO a signature series of rare wit and intelligence," said Lombardo. "They are exceptional talents, and I can't wait to see what Lena, Jenni and Judd have in store for the final seasons of this unique shows, and look forward to working with them on future projects."
"I can't imagine a more fulfilling creative experience than Girls," says Dunham. "The freedom and support that HBO has given Jenni, Judd and me is something rare and beautiful. The commitment and originality of our actors has been stunning, and our crew is truly my family. I conceived of Girls when I was 23 and now I'm nearly 30 - the show has quite perfectly spanned my 20s, the period of time that it's about - and so it feels like the right time to wrap our story up. We look forward to creating a sixth season that will honor our amazing cast, crew and fans. And in the Girls universe, nothing ever ends too neatly."
In addition to Dunham, the cast also includes Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Alex Karpovsky, Adam Driver, Andrew Rannells, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jake Lacy.
Dunham executive produces with Judd Apatow, Jenni Konner, Ilene S. Landress, Murray Miller and Bruce Eric Kaplan.
