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Lena Dunham Reflects on Girls’ Diversity Gaps Ahead of Too Much Debut

Drawing on criticism of Girls’ all-white cast, she is recruiting diverse talent behind the camera for her Netflix debut

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Overview

  • Dunham acknowledged in early July that the lack of racial diversity on Girls disappointed viewers after its six-season run
  • She originally defended the all-white principal cast in 2012 as an effort to avoid tokenism based on her own background
  • In a recent interview, Dunham said women’s stories need a multitude of perspectives to capture authentic experiences
  • For Too Much, which premieres July 10 on Netflix, she is prioritizing inclusion both in front of and behind the camera
  • Too Much stars Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe and centers on a New York workaholic navigating life in London with input from a more diverse creative team