The unstoppable "Girls" may have just closed out its second season, with its divisive finale, but it looks like one of the major storyline developments is getting an unexpected shakeup. Not all is sunny on Lena Dunham's set of the now shooting third season, and one major character has abruptly exited the show. NYPost reveals that Christopher Abbott -- who plays Marnie's perennial doormat Charlie -- has left, with reps for the actor confirming he's "grateful for the experience of collaborating with Lena, Judd [Apatow], and the entire 'Girls' cast and crew, but right now he's working on numerous other projects and has decided not to return to the show." But according to the paper, there may have been more at play. Their sources say that Dunham and Abbott clashed, with actor reportedly dissatisfied with "the direction things are going in." No matter what the official story is, it's certainly a surprise given that Charlie's arc really developed in the latter half of season two,...
HBO wouldn't officially confirm the renewal of Girls season 3 dvd to TheWrap, but Dunham's interview makes it sound like she will call the premium cable network home for years to come. She admits it's "not clear" how many seasons of "Girls" ,but the Girls season 3 dvd box set has announced ,she is contractually obligated to continue writing and directing, but says she's locked in as an actor for six years.
ReplyDelete"HBO contractually has me I think as an actor for six years but as a writer and director -- I should pay more attention to my deals, but I'm just so excited to have my job," she said. "I just go, 'Okay, whatever you say.'"
Another thing she should start getting excited about is the possibility of not just talking to Baldwin -- one of her idols -- but working with him, too.
After she revealed Girls season 3 dvd box set , the "30 Rock" star was quick to add: "I'll be available. I'll come and play your therapist."
"That would be the most fun thing in the world," she responded before later adding: "Working with you is one of my longstanding dreams."