The tear-soaked pillows of Gilmore Girls fans may still be moist after the abrupt cancellation of the popular CW show last May, but life must go on.
And life has definitely moved on for the show's star, the dearly beloved Lauren Graham. The 40-year-old actress has made her first step back to television by signing a development deal with NBC, the network announced today.
The highly sought-after star was the target of several producers, but NBC managed to woo her with the ultimate deal-maker--cold hard cash to the tune of seven figures, says Variety. The hefty chunk of change will keep Graham on board the network for a new series developed specifically for her to star in. Details of the project have not been announced, but the network reportedly likes her ability to work in both comedies and dramas.
Network chairman Ben Silverman, who championed the deal, said, "Lauren Graham is a fantastic actress and brilliant comedic voice. She's so respected in the industry and is a huge get for us."
Likewise, Graham praised Silverman, who recently took over operations at NBC. "I am impressed by Ben Silverman's taste and vision for the network," she said in a statement. She also used the opportunity to show off some of that comedic voice Silverman touted. "Also, after having spend so many years representing the frog on The WB, I am especially comforted to be part of the only other network with an animal mascot."
Graham's other work includes the films Bad Santa, Evan Almighty, and appearances on the television shows NewsRadio, Law & Order, and Caroline in the City.
Comments (62)
I think it's great that we will get to see more of Lauren but I really hope they do the movie to tie up the loose ends of Gilmore Girls too. It is not right for a show to have such a following and have it end the way it did.
yay i just hope whatever she does gets broadcast in the uk, she's such a great actress and deserves something just as great as gilmore girls, anything less woudl be a betrayal to her talent.
i have to agree shes an extraordinary actress, can't wait to see what she'll be playing
Oh, I am so happy to hear this news. Now, if the show could be set in Stars Hollow, we'd all do cartwheels--and eat some donuts!!
It should be a good show with her in it. Good for her. Can't wait to watch it!
I hope she has another hit like gg,but i dont see it happing
i agree with everyone that posted there views you cant get better than lauren.i cant wait to see her on tv. my addiction is ineed for a top up I LOVE YOU MORE THAN MY OWN LIFE LAUREN sounds crazy but true to date
I am so excited to learn that Lauren is coming back to TV. I loved her in Gilmore Girls, she is such a great actress. I wonder what new show they are going to develop for her. Whatever it is, it will be great.
Nothing will ever replace my Girls, but I am really excited for Lauren. She is a great person, with a good sense of humor, and also a great actress. Best of Luck!
Anything from her is awesome!
nothing could be as good as gilmore was..but i love love love lauren..so im quite excited.
Please something heartfelt and funny..
this is so fantastic. comedy, please.
We want Lauren !!!!!!!!!!!
yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!! i'm so happy!!!
Well if we can't have GG I think this is the next best thing, and kudos to her for getting such a great deal. I hope they make the new show suit her rather than the network though, she's a quirky one.
She is a great and she had showed us how good she is. It will be nice seeing her in a new series...so i am looking forward to it.
Yaay! She is great! And such a milf;D
Hopefully she won't speak more gibberish like in the Gilmore Girls. You could practically skip half of the episodes. But good for her. I like her, despite the random talks.
Good luck, Lauren!
Hope for her that's not like making a pact with the devil.
great! im glad to see lauren graham on nbc again since she was great on studio 60!
i was so upset when this came out on tuesday because it was the 1st tuesday without Gilmore Girls on the CW and then i see this article and i literally jump up around my room and scream! im soo excited for Lauren and i hope this show is excellent.. of course Gilmore Girls will always be Number 1 on my list but I love lauren a lot too so im sure this is going to be a fantastic show...
I'm glad to see that Lauren Graham is going back to television. she is a beautiful actress. I can't help it but fall in love with her.
Best luck for her! She deserves it.CW sucks!! the cancel Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls but keep garbage like Smallville
thank god she's back!!!!
Wish i can make 7 digits over night lol. Great actor like to see her new project.
Lauren Graham Rulz!!!!!!
I love her I am so glad she is going to be back on tv.
iam sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for lauren to be back in tvland i cant wait:)
I read this today in the newspaper and it made my day. I'm so excited! Yay!
I can't wait for it!!! :]]
Even though she will always be Lorelai Gilmore to me, seeing her on TV again would be great. :)
We need her back on TV !!!!!!!!!!!
I cant wait to see it either.....she has emense talent and shouldnt go to waste!!
Good for her
I can't wait to see her new series! It's gotta be awesome b/c she's in it and she's awesome herself.
Goody for her. Finally she will be able to pick the men she really wants to work opposite to, or kiss or cozy up to rather than loathe the guy for 7 years. Men like David Sutcliffe (aka Christopher), Chris Eigeman (aka Jason, aka Digger) or even Scott Cohen (aka Max Medina). Hopefully for her all these wonderful prospects will be available to fawn at her feet.
this is gonna be cool! she's a really good actress!
I can't wait!!:D
Well I'll always remember her as Lorelai but I guess seeing her in a new TV show won't be SO bad.
It's going to be amazing
she's funny, she's awesome, she's so sexy too...
This is fantastic news! Lauren is an incredible actress! I'm sure whatever she does will be perfect.
Good for her! Can't wait to see what that show will be about!
YAY!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!!!
Oh I would LOVE for Lauren to be on tv again! I wonder who else they could get to star in it...(whispers) Matther Perry....
perfect
Great
Ok thats good for her and I can't wait to see her on NBC.