Adam Driver Rules Out ‘Girls’ Revival Amid Dunham Set Allegations

WHO:

NY Post - Adam Driver played Adam Sackler, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of Lena Dunham’s character, Hannah Horvath, on HBO’s *Girls*.

Deadline - Driver played Dunham’s romantic lead, Adam Sackler, in *Girls*.

Variety - Driver had a major breakout through his role in *Girls*.

WHAT:

Deadline - Driver ruled out returning as Adam Sackler, saying, “No, but I wish them the best of luck.”

Variety - Driver said he would not return for the *Girls* reboot and wished the team “the best of luck.”

Deadline - Dunham is bringing back *Girls* for a limited run, described as a five-episode revival.

NY Post - The article connects discussion of a *Girls* revival with claims about Dunham’s violent on-set behavior.

WHERE:

Deadline - *Girls* was an HBO series.

WHEN:

Deadline - The original *Girls* series ran from 2012-’17.

WHY:

Variety - Driver was asked about returning while discussing his role in James Gray’s movie *Paper Tiger*.

Deadline - Driver’s decision followed HBO’s announcement of a five-episode revival.

HOW:

Variety - Cinema Blend asked Driver whether he would return to *Girls* during a recent interview.

(UPDATED November 7, 2026 20:57 UTC)

Adam Driver, whose breakout role was Adam Sackler on HBO’s Girls, says he won’t return for its revival. Lena Dunham is bringing the series back for a limited, five-episode run, but Driver wished the team the best of luck. The original series ran from 2012 to 2017.