'The L Word' Sequel Is Officially Happening

  • 5 years ago
The reincarnation of the hit show
about West Hollywood lesbians has
been in development for over a year. Showtime recently announced
that the long-awaited sequel
has gotten the green light. Popular characters Shane, Alice and Bette, played by Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey and Jennfier Beals, will be returning. The familiar characters will serve to
bridge the older series to the new one. Marja-Lewis Ryan will
executive produce along with
Ilene Chaiken, Moennig, Hailey and Beals. Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks, via Deadline 'The L Word' is widely considered
to be the first drama to focus on
the lives of lesbian characters. The show gained a
cult-like following
and ran from 2004-2009. Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks, via Deadline