Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel have proven time and again that, where they lead, fans will follow.
The actors who played Lorelai and Rory Gilmore are very careful about continuing their charactersâ story, and they wonât agree to just any project to do so.
Graham has expressed strong interest in taking on the role, telling TopMob News in 2024 that she would accept the opportunity “given any chance.”
It’s unusual for something to happen repeatedly, and another return to Stars Hollow after the *Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life* revival seems unlikely. Even if it could resolve some unanswered questions, it’s debatable whether fans would actually want it.
From the incredible reaction to Alexis Bledel and Matthew Graham reconnecting at the 2025 Emmys – celebrating 25 years since *Gilmore Girls* first aired – Iâd say theyâd absolutely be up for it! It was such a special moment, and the fans clearly loved seeing them together again.
And for more than just a year. In fact, they’re welcome to hijack fall anytime.
On a recent Instagram post of an Emmys red carpet clip from the official *Gilmore Girls* account, user greentreecups excitedly requested a follow-up season set ten years later, writing, “!!!!!!!!Now is the time to announce a ten years later season for a year in the life!!!!!!!!”. Another fan, lianamodonova, simply pleaded, “Can we have another season please!”
It’s been nine years since Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband and writing partner, Daniel Palladino, revisited the beloved characters-including the fast-talking mother-daughter pair, Luke, Emily, Logan, Sookie, and more-in a continuation of their story.
As autumn approaches and pumpkin spice flavors become popular, it’s easy to feel nostalgic for spending time with Rory, Lorelai, and all the beloved characters from their world.
And we may not be the only ones who feel that way.
Graham said on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast that reprising her role as Lorelai in the 2016 revival was incredibly fulfilling. She described being ‘on a cloud’ throughout the experience, explaining it was a rare chance to revisit a beloved character with a supportive team and a guaranteed conclusion – not a redo, but a proper continuation.
Even with the fast-paced conversations in *Gilmore Girls*, fueled by what Bledel jokingly called their “terrifyingly lengthy scripts” at the Emmys, thereâs still a lot more story to explore.
Graham preferred not to speculate about whether the group would reunite or not.
She admitted she’s either very superstitious or a huge fan of the show, to the point where she’s held back from asking questions she could easily have answered.
Graham explained that she never asked because Amy had known the show’s final four words from the very start.
Everyone involved with *Gilmore Girls* thought they would be back for more after the seventh season in 2007. Because of this, the emotional final lines – âMom?â âYeah?â âIâm pregnantâ – werenât used until the revival aired in 2016.
Graham admitted the show’s ending felt unresolved, like a cliffhanger. He believes the original plan might have been to continue with another season, but heâs never confirmed this and isn’t certain.
She’s incredibly superstitious and doesn’t want to inquire about it now. She explained she doesn’t want to ruin the illusion, wondering if asking would reveal a lack of effort or if Netflix simply wasn’t interested. She prefers to preserve the ‘movie magic’ and not question the process.
After finishing the project in 2016, Patterson expressed a desire to make it an annual event, telling The Hollywood Reporter that it was enjoyable and straightforward. However, he also noted that it felt good to provide a sense of completion, as it might be their last collaboration.
Thankfully, we can confirm that Lorelai and Luke are still a couple! Actor Graham confirmed it to TopMob, pointing to their recent 2024 Walmart commercial filmed on the Stars Hollow set with his co-star, Liz Patterson.
Being a huge fan, I always felt like the beautiful, snowy landscapes in that film really inspired her to create the holiday special we all know and love – the one set right after autumn!
During a March episode of Dax Shepardâs podcast, *Armchair Expert*, Graham explained that a *Gilmore Girls* revival feels like a distant possibility given everyoneâs busy lives. She clarified that she wasnât avoiding the question, but thatâs genuinely what she envisions when she thinks about it.
Of course, she added, it couldn’t be same-old.
Graham revealed that Lorelai and Luke are now married. He also hinted that Rory might be expecting a baby, which means the show won’t just focus on Lorelai and Luke’s relationship anymore.
Sherman-Palladino eventually heard about the actress’s suggestion for how to depict the holiday season.
She told TopMob News in April, with a laugh, that she was hearing a lot of buzz about the Christmas special from other people.
Although Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, called Grahamâs idea âvery cute,â she confirmed there have been no discussions about continuing the *Gilmore Girls* story.
The creative well wasn’t empty, according to Daniel Palladino. He told TopMob they hadn’t anticipated the possibility of a Netflix revival, but theyâre always brainstorming ideas for Stars Hollow, as anything uniquely American sparks their imagination for the show.
But, he added, echoing his wife, “There’s no set thing right now.”
Graham mentioned people often ask him if it’s better to end things before they get stale, leaving the audience wanting more. He admitted he doesn’t know the answer and is glad he doesn’t have to decide. However, he’s stated that if someone asks him to do something, he’s happy to oblige.
And Rory wouldn’t just have her mom by her side.
Keiko Agena, known for playing Lane on Gilmore Girls, recently shared with TopMob in June 2024 that if Amy Sherman-Palladino had a vision for continuing the show and the cast was available, she believes audiences would be eager to see what happened to the characters after the original series.
As someone who’s really studied the Gilmore Girls world, it’s become incredibly clear to me that Lorelai simply wouldn’t have the life she does without Rory. Thinking about it – not in a ‘what if things started differently’ way, but within the story as we know it – Lorelai’s path is completely intertwined with Rory’s. She truly wouldn’t be where she is without her daughter.
And Bledel has been much more circumspect about revisiting GG after the events of A Year in the Life.
In January 2017, the star of *The Handmaid’s Tale* said that bringing the show back on Netflix “felt like the right decision.”
Regarding a potential continuation of the show, she explained that it would depend on having a compelling story and the right moment. They’re focused on telling a great narrative, which ultimately comes down to Amy Sherman-Palladinoâs creative vision – sheâs always had a strong idea of where things should go. While they had a bit more involvement with the story and characters in *A Year in the Life* than they did with the original series, it’s truly Amy’s show.
At the time, Sherman-Palladino got her last four words in and was sticking to ’em.
We had a clear vision for how we wanted this story to end, and we achieved it,” she told *The Hollywood Reporter* before the showâs release and massive success. “This feels like the complete story we set out to tell. We need to release it and let it stand on its own. After that, whatever the future holds is up to fate.”
Even though it would take a lot of planning, Graham and Bledel immediately agreed to co-host at the Emmys – it was an easy decision for them.
We didn’t have any formal plans to mark the 25th anniversary,” Graham explained to *The Hollywood Reporter* on the red carpet. “It wasn’t a full-blown reunion either, since we all keep in touch. But this event feels like the celebration we missed out on. Hopefully, we’ll be more organized when the 30th anniversary comes around.
There’s plenty to watch while you wait – seven full seasons and four extended episodes! Keep reading for fun behind-the-scenes facts about *Gilmore Girls* that you can share with your friends over coffee.
The charming town of Stars Hollow, the setting for the popular show, wasn’t created from scratch. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino unexpectedly visited Washington, Connecticut, and was so inspired by the friendly locals, quaint traditions, and the inn where she stayed that she developed the idea for the series-even writing some of the first episode’s lines during her visit.
Sherman-Palladino told Deseret News she hoped to create the same magical feeling for viewers that she experienced while exploring the town that inspired her work. “If I could give people even a fraction of that feeling,” she said, “I’d be thrilled.”
Alexis Bledel was relatively new to acting, with just one minor, uncredited role before she auditioned for the part of Rory while still a student at New York University.
Alexis Bledel shared on Late Night with Seth Meyers that despite being quite ill and a student at NYU, she was repeatedly called back for auditions – about six times, she remembers. Surprisingly, she wasnât experienced at all and didnât fully understand the audition process. She admitted to becoming a little impatient and even showing some attitude, which the casting director actually loved, exclaiming, ‘That’s our girl!’ Bledel jokingly recalled asking if theyâd keep calling her back, and the director replied that her attitude was exactly what they were looking for.
3. Gilmore Girls without Lauren Graham as Lorelai? Unimaginable, right? But it almost happened.
In her 2016 book, *Talking As Fast As I Can*, Alexis Bledel (credited as ‘Graham’ in the source) recalls receiving the script for the *Gilmore Girls* pilot while in New York. She was house-sitting for a friend and anxiously awaiting news about her recently completed NBC series, *M.Y.O.B.*, to see if it would be renewed for another season.
Luckily, the project *M.Y.O.B.* didn’t move forward, which meant Graham could play the quick-witted main character. This was also a benefit for any other actress who was being considered for the role.
She described a rare and intense connection she feels when reading a script she truly loves. Itâs a feeling of immediate recognition, almost like meeting an old friend, combined with a possessive urge to fully immerse herself in the character and shut out everything else.
Scott Patterson stood out from all other actors who tried out for the role of Luke. The casting directors were instantly impressed by his portrayal of the diner owner – he was both charming and a bit grumpy, perfectly capturing the character who would become Lorelaiâs husband.
“Amy said, ‘I don’t need to see anyone else,” casting director Jill Anthony told Vanity Fair. “‘He’s 100 percent it.'”
But Patterson never thought he was going to sport Luke’s signature hat and flannel shirts.Â
The actor told *Glamour* that after three auditions that day, this was the second one. Theyâd only practiced one scene when they were expected to have prepared two, but they just went ahead and did their best. At that point, they didnât even care about getting the part in *Gilmore Girls*. They thought the script was excellent and figured the producers would cast a well-known star, so it wasn’t worth their time to keep trying. They were already running late for another audition and worried about getting a parking ticket, so they politely asked if they could leave.
Before Jared Padalecki became famous playing Dean Forester, Roryâs first boyfriend, two other Canadian actors were let go. The showâs creator, Anthony, told *Vanity Fair* that the character had been changed to be more mainstream, which led to the recasting.
Both Ryan Gosling and Chris Pine tried out for the show. Casting director Jami Rudofsky shared at the 2015 ATX TV Festival that Gosling’s audition, surprisingly, didn’t go well.
Chris Pine shared that his father, actor Robert Pine, helped him land his first professional audition, though he doesn’t recall what the role was. He jokingly speculated in a W Magazine video that it might have been for a boyfriend role.
As a creative professional, I’ve often faced resistance when championing unconventional casting choices, and the story of Melissa McCarthy landing the role of Sookie in ‘Gilmore Girls’ is a perfect example. Apparently, when I brought her in as a potential fit, there was some hesitation. It wasn’t that anyone disliked her, but she brought a different kind of energy to the table than what they initially envisioned. The character of Sookie was simply written as a funny, capable woman – there were no specific physical requirements. I knew instantly she was perfect, but it took a little convincing! It took a few episodes for everyone to fully see what I saw – that Melissa was the absolute right person to bring Sookie to life.
In the original pilot episode, Alex Borstein played Sookie, but she had to leave the show due to her commitments to *MADtv*. She later returned for smaller roles as a harpist and stylist. Amy Sherman-Palladino would later cast Borstein in *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, where she won two Emmy Awards for her performance.
Alex Borstein’s husband at the time, Jackson Douglas, ended up with a longer-lasting role on *Gilmore Girls*. Sherman-Palladino specifically wrote the character of Jackson, Sookieâs farmer boyfriend, with Douglas in mind. Originally intended for just a few episodes, his strong chemistry with Melissa McCarthy led to him staying on the show for all seven seasons.
Liza Weil initially tried out for the role of Rory, but although the show’s creators were impressed with her audition, they didn’t think she was quite right for the part. Weil remembered being told that if the show was approved, they might find something else for her to do, but she assumed that was the end of the line. However, the producers didn’t just find a role – they actually *created* one specifically for her, developing the character of Paris, Rory’s rival-turned-friend. Despite Paris becoming a beloved character, Weil was hesitant at first about playing such a sharp-tongued and difficult person.
Looking back, I was shocked by what they wrote,” the *How to Get Away With Murder* star said with a laugh. “It didn’t even occur to me that they’d consider doing that! Now, though, I take it as a compliment and I’m happy about it.
The amazing on-screen connection between Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham was actually a happy accident. They didn’t even meet until the first day of filming! Bledel was so inexperienced with acting that Graham would sometimes gently guide her – even physically, by touching her arm – to help her stay in the right position for the camera.
Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham famously ate most of the food their characters, Lorelai and Rory, ate on screen – and fans know that was a significant amount! Bledel mentioned on the *Today* show that she dislikes it when actors pretend to eat. However, after multiple takes and feeling unwell, Graham admitted they eventually used spit buckets to manage the sheer volume of food.
As someone who keeps a close eye on both on-screen chemistry and off-screen romances, I always found the ‘Gilmore Girls’ dynamic fascinating! It’s interesting to learn, from casting director Mara Casey, that Alexis Bledel actually dated two of her leading men during the show’s run. It really shows how strong those connections were, both for the characters and the actors playing them!
Back in 2016, I told *Life & Style* that we actually considered casting Alexis Bledel’s real-life boyfriends in the show. She had dated Jared and Milo Ventimiglia, and also an up-and-coming actor from New York named Chris Heuisler, who even had a small role as a guest star. He was a really nice guy.
Sean Gunn first appeared on *Gilmore Girls* as the DSL installer, Mick. He later became a recurring character named Kirk, known for having a new, quirky job in each episode. Gunn explained the reason for the name change was surprisingly simple: creator Amy Sherman-Palladino had forgotten sheâd already given his character a name!
The WB network considered creating a spin-off show centered around Milo Ventimiglia. The third-season episode, “Here Comes the Son,” was intended as a test run for the new series, which was tentatively titled *Windward Circle*. The show would have followed Jess’s life in Venice Beach, California, but it was ultimately cancelled due to budgetary issues.
As the seventh season of *Gilmore Girls* concluded, discussions began about potentially creating a follow-up series focusing on Roryâs life as an adult, after Alexis Bledel indicated she wouldnât be interested in continuing with the show.
Graham told TV Guide that he initially said he wouldn’t return to the show. Then the producers considered continuing with just Alexis. While he doesn’t want to speak for her, he and Alexis discussed it and both realized they didn’t want to proceed if the other wasn’t involved.
She explained that they’d been considering all possibilities, and for a while, they even discussed her taking on a behind-the-scenes role instead of appearing on screen as usual.
Let me tell you, when negotiations hit a snag with Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband, Daniel Palladino, it really sent shockwaves through Stars Hollow. Everyone was stunned when they announced they wouldn’t be back for season seven – which, as it turned out, became the show’s final season. It was a tough moment for all of us fans!
According to Amy Palladino, the reason they left was simply a disagreement with the studio over a new contract. She and Daniel Palladino explained they had attempted to negotiate a deal that would last for several years, but couldn’t reach an agreement, as she told TV Guide at the time.
She explained that negotiations involve give-and-take. Many factors influence any agreement, and what they were requesting wasnât unreasonable – they simply wanted to ensure the show continued to be successful.
Although they had already chosen Dave Rosenthal to take over, Amy Sherman-Palladino confessed that handing over control was “terrifying – like a total nightmare.”
And she’s since revealed she’s never watched the final season.
For years, people speculated about friction between actors Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson, even though their on-screen chemistry as Lorelai and Luke was obvious. Many fans thought this tension led to the couple’s breakup in a controversial season six plotline, but Graham later told *TV Guide* that wasn’t true.
She acknowledged the situation was exaggerated, but clarified that her connection with David Sutcliffe, who played Roryâs father, Christopher, was simply a friendship. She understood some people might have assumed she was unfairly helping him, but insisted that wasnât the case.
Graham shared the fans’ disappointment and frustration with the way Luke and Lorelai’s relationship concluded in the original series – it ended without a clear resolution.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Luke and Lorelai, but I didn’t think their story had a proper conclusion,” she told *TV Guide*. “It felt unfinished, and we didn’t know if it was truly over. Amy [Sherman-Palladino] wasnât involved in the final season, so it’s hard to say – it never really felt resolved or conclusive.”
When Amy Sherman-Palladino left the show after its sixth season, the series finale didn’t happen as she’d initially envisioned. She often spoke about this, playfully hinting at the âlast four wordsâ she had planned to conclude the story of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore for years.
Following the show’s conclusion, almost every interview with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino included questions about the secret final four words. However, they consistently avoided revealing them, with a strategic reason. As Sherman-Palladino explained to Entertainment Weekly, she didn’t want to disclose her ideas because she hoped to revisit them if a movie were ever made. Revealing the words now would limit her creative options later on.
As a huge fan, I was absolutely thrilled when Netflix announced the revival in 2016! They promised a four-episode series, and confirmed it would *finally* deliver those four words weâd all been waiting for. You can find all the details about that incredible moment here, and honestly? It was worth every second of the wait.
Edward Herrmann and Kelly Bishop, who played Lorelaiâs parents Richard and Emily Gilmore, developed a close relationship while working on the show. Herrmannâs wife, Star Herrmann, playfully considered Bishop like a second wife. Sadly, Edward Herrmann passed away in 2014 at the age of 71 after a battle with brain cancer. In his final weeks, his wife invited Bishop to spend time with him.
She explained to *Vanity Fair* that she was the only one who attended, noting it meant a lot to both him and her.
Bishop described the invitation as both a pleasant surprise and bittersweet. During the cast’s reunion at the ATX TV Festival, an empty chair was placed on stage as a tribute to Herrmann.
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