The L Words is officially coming back. Deadline reports Showtime is developing a sequel to the landmark TV series.
The drama premiered in 2004 and centered on a group of lesbians living in Los Angeles. The show ran for six seasons before ending in 2009. The cast included Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Marlee Matlin, Eric Lively, Eric Mabius, and Pam Grier.
A few weeks ago, co-creator Ilene Chaiken said she and the cast were ready to revive The L Word. Now, that dream is becoming a reality. So far, original cast members Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, and Leisha Hailey will return as executive producers on the new Showtime series.
From GLAAD president Sarah Kate Ellis:
The past few years have seen lesbian and queer women characters in television killed off in shockingly high numbers. It is refreshing and exciting to see GLAAD Media Award-winning The L Word returning to television where it can tell nuanced, entertaining, and beautiful stories of an largely underrepresented community.”
What do you think? Have you seen The L Word? Would you watch the sequel series?
Please laurel come back
I look forward to it but, I doubt it will have the same appeal as the original. Should have never pulled the plug when it was at its peak. But, we will see.
I love the L word. Glad it’s making a come back. Hope to see alot of the original cast members and some new ones. I hope tina decides to be in it. It’s a great show and I’m sure theres more to be told. Especially with all the great actors and actresses in it. Please make it like the good ol days. I hope most of the original characters come back. And its exciting for new characters also. You all are amazing!
I’m not familiar with it. Did it have on a regular basis nudity? sex?
Or was it just a story line about lesbians but not graphic?
I’m happy to hear The L Word is coming back maybe now they can explain the cliff hanger we were all left with. WHO KILLED HER!!!!