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Lena Dunham Exits 'Polly Pocket' Film, Chooses Mental Health Over Starring Role in New Series

Dunham steps back from acting in her semi-autobiographical Netflix show 'Too Much' and withdraws from the 'Polly Pocket' project.

  • Lena Dunham will not star in her new Netflix series 'Too Much' to avoid public scrutiny of her body.
  • Meg Stalter will lead 'Too Much,' which follows an American woman navigating life and love in London.
  • Dunham decided to exit the 'Polly Pocket' film after three years of development, influenced by Greta Gerwig's success with 'Barbie.'
  • Dunham is also working on a spy series for Netflix involving college students recruited by intelligence agencies.
  • She emphasizes the importance of protecting her mental health and focusing on projects she feels uniquely driven to create.
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