Lena Dunham Reveals Reason She Won't Star In New Series 'Too Much'
justjared.comLena Dunham is working on a new TV series, but she opted out of starring in the lead role. The 38-year-old multi-hyphenate co-created the new rom-com series Too Much, which is semi-autobiographical, and they have cast Hacks actress Meg Stalter as the lead.
In a new interview, Lena reveals the reason why she chose not to star in the semi-autobiographical role and cast Meg instead. Keep reading to find out more… “It’s about an American woman in London who has had a bad breakup in New York and is confused, meeting a recovering punk musician and trying to figure out if they can make a life together.
It’s not a huge leap. But I knew from the very beginning I would not be the star of it,” Lena told The New Yorker. “First, because I had seen Meg Stalter’s work, and I was very inspired by her.
She’s unbelievable; I think people are going to be so blown away. We know how funny she is. But, then, when she enters a dramatic scene, you’re, like, Oh, we got a little Meryl Streep on our hands!
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