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Max Greenfield Confirms New Girl Reunion Scripts
8/1/2026, 3:34:38 PM
Core Development
Actor Max Greenfield, who played Schmidt on the Fox comedy *New Girl*, told the “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle” morning show that he has seen scripts for a reunion and that, “as far as I know, it’s happening.” He described the scripts as “amazing” and indicated that showrunner Liz Merriweather has written them. The announcement follows earlier speculation that the series might return in some form.
Background & Context
*New Girl* premiered in 2011 and ran for seven seasons on Fox, concluding in 2018. The ensemble—Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Damon Wayans Jr.—centered on teacher Jess Day and three male roommates. In 2020 the cast reunited for a voter-registration public-service announcement.
Official Statements & Responses
Greenfield’s on-air comments constitute the first confirmed indication from a principal cast member that a scripted reunion is in development. He credited Merriweather’s writing, noting the quality of the material. No other cast members have publicly confirmed participation, and no production schedule has been disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “As far as I know, it’s happening,” — Max Greenfield
- “And the stuff he has said about me, Max – it’s disgusting!” — Jake
- “It changed you, my man, but come back to real real you. I’ve also talked to your family about this!” — Jake
