HBO Max today announced that an untitled Gilmore Girls documentary is now in production. Directed by Bonni Cohen (In Waves and War, Athlete A), the film marks the first-ever authorized documentary about the series which celebrated the 25th anniversary of its debut in October 2025.
The synopsis reads, “Offering a rare insider view into the creation of Gilmore Girls, told straight from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, featuring Lauren Graham as well as additional key cast and crew, the documentary reveals how the show eclipsed expectations to become a cross-generational phenomenon by unpacking the unique alchemy of the creators, cast, crew, and collaborators. The film includes never-before-seen outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage, and script pages.”
Produced by This Machine Filmworks in association with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. Directed by Bonni Cohen; executive producers, Mark Blatty, Jane Cha Cutler, R.J. Cutler, Daniel Palladino, Elise Pearlstein, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and Trevor Smith; producers, Bonni Cohen and Melissa Robledo.
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