Lauren Graham is acutely aware of the clamor among 'Gilmore Girls' fans for another revival series, yet she admits that fulfilling this desire is far from a straightforward endeavor. On the March 10th episode of Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Graham, now 57, pondered aloud, "How do we honor the fans who have kept 'Gilmore Girls' alive and thriving in their hearts? Do we give them more stories? Do we embark on a prequel journey akin to Reese Witherspoon's 'Legally Blonde: Elle Woods' venture? Or should we dive into a 'Captain Marvel'-like multiverse where followers can tag along with whomever they choose? Alternatively, do we revisit the past?"
'Gilmore Girls' aired seven seasons on The WB from 2000 to 2007, featuring Graham as Lorelai and Alexis Bledel as her daughter Rory. Nine years post its series finale, the show experienced a Netflix resurgence with the miniseries 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.' For Graham, reuniting with the series after nearly a decade was an profoundly fulfilling and emotional experience. She reminisced, "It was a beautifully poignant journey that had me in tears daily. I sensed personal growth in my portrayal of the character, enhanced by the return to work with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. It retained the essence I adored, yet it was refined and evolved, reflecting a more mature version."
Graham has clearly contemplated the path forward for the beloved WB series, having conceived a vision for its narrative continuation. She shared, "I often muse—and it's not to evade the question—but what I can picture, given everyone's schedules and lives, is a Christmas movie. The British excel at this with their cherished shows, offering a heartwarming Christmas special. It's not a multi-episode run but a delightful reunion of old friends."
Graham further noted that the concept of a holiday-themed cast reunion resonated well when she and costar Scott Patterson, who portrays Graham's love interest Luke, collaborated on a Walmart commercial last year. She considered it a charming 'where are they now?' moment for their characters.
However, Graham acknowledged the challenges posed by another revival, particularly given the cliffhanger ending of the Netflix revival, where Rory reveals to Lorelai her pregnancy. "The situation we left our characters in—well, it's not exactly a problem," she clarified. "Luke and Lorelai are married, and Rory might be expecting. It won't just be us wandering around the gazebo again." Graham emphasized that for the show to gain new life, "it can't merely be a retread." Hence, she believes a holiday update would be the most promising route.
While Graham is relieved that the decision isn't hers to make, she expressed her willingness to participate should another revival be greenlit. "If I get the call, I'll do it," she concluded.
