‘New Girl’ Reunion Is Not Happening: ‘There Are No Scripts,’ Says Creator Liz Meriwether
Liz Meriwether shuts down hopes for a 'New Girl' reunion, confirming there are no scripts while pivoting to a Britney Spears biopic.
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Creator Liz Meriwether shut down reports of a New Girl reunion, stating that there are no scripts. Meriwether has instead returned to feature film writing with a Britney Spears biopic.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Creator Liz Meriwether has officially addressed the possibility of a 'New Girl' reunion, stating clearly that such a project is not happening. According to reports from Variety and Just Jared, Meriwether shut down the news by explicitly noting that there are no scripts in existence for a reunion. This update comes as a disappointment to the series' fanbase, with The Independent describing the news as a devastating blow for fans who had been hoping for a return of the cast and characters. The creator's comments clarify that what may have been perceived as a possibility was, in fact, a joke. The coverage of these statements has been widespread across multiple entertainment outlets.
Variety, Just Jared, and The News International have all focused on Meriwether getting candid about the lack of reunion progress. Meanwhile, Yahoo highlighted her humorous take on the situation, where she remarked that perhaps the real reunion was the weird little feuds that occurred along the way. The Hollywood Reporter provided broader context in a feature catching up with the writer, which touched upon her interest in serial killers and her current professional trajectory beyond the sitcom. Concurrent with the reunion news, coverage emphasizes Meriwether's return to feature film writing after a fifteen-year break. As reported by Kiss 95.1 Charlotte, Billboard, and Yahoo News Canada, she is currently working on a biopic about Britney Spears titled 'The Woman in Me.' Meriwether has shared that she has been listening to a lot of Britney Spears' music to assist her in the writing process for the script.
This shift in focus marks a significant transition for the creator as she moves from the world of television comedy into the realm of musical biopics. Future developments to monitor include the production progress of 'The Woman in Me,' as this project represents Meriwether's first feature film script in over a decade. While the door on 'New Girl' appears closed due to the lack of written material, the industry is now watching her transition back into cinema. Coverage does not specify a release date for the biopic, but the focus remains on her current research and writing phase as she incorporates the singer's music into her creative workflow.
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Quick answers
Is a 'New Girl' reunion happening?
No, creator Liz Meriwether stated that there are no scripts and the reunion is not happening.
What movie is Liz Meriwether currently writing?
She is writing a Britney Spears biopic titled 'The Woman in Me'.
How long has it been since Meriwether last wrote a feature film?
She is returning to feature film writing after a 15-year break.
Coverage (9)
- Liz Meriwether says maybe the real New Girl reunion was the weird little feuds we had along the way Yahoo · 45d ago
- New Girl fans dealt devastating blow as writer shares reunion update The Independent · 45d ago
- Catching Up With Liz Meriwether on Serial Killers, That ‘New Girl’ Reunion Joke and Britney Biopic The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago
- Liz Meriwether Returns to Feature Film Writing With Britney Spears Biopic After 15-Year Break Kiss 95.1 Charlotte · 45d ago
- Writer Liz Meriwether Has Been Listening to ‘a Lot’ of Britney Spears While Writing Singer’s Biopic Yahoo News Canada · 45d ago
- 'New Girl' creator gets candid about reunion possibility The News International · 45d ago
- ‘New Girl’ Creator Shuts Down Reunion News, Says ‘There Are No Scripts’ Just Jared · 45d ago
- Writer Liz Meriwether Has Been Listening to Britney Spears ‘A Lot’ While Writing Script For ‘The Woman in Me’ Biopic Billboard · 45d ago
- ‘New Girl’ Reunion Is Not Happening: ‘There Are No Scripts,’ Says Creator Liz Meriwether Variety · 45d ago
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