Adam Driver reacts to ‘Girls’ revival after Lena Dunham’s violent on-set behavior claims

See more of our coverage in your search results. It’s not looking good for Adam Sackler fans. Adam Driver recently confirmed that he will not be reprising his role in the forthcoming revival of “Girls.” Speaking to CinemaBlend in an interview published Friday, the actor kept his answer short and sweet when asked whether he would be returning. “Nope, but I wish them the best of luck,” he told the outlet. Adam Driver arrives for the premiere of “Paper Tiger” in London on Oct. 10. The actor recently confirmed he will not join the “Girls” revival. David Fisher/Shutterstock Adam Driver appears in a scene from HBO’s “Girls” in 2012. Apatow Productions/Kobal / Shutterstock Driver, 42, famously played the on-again, off-again boyfriend of Lena Dunham’s character, Hannah Horvath, in the HBO comedy-drama series, which ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017. Just last month, HBO announced that “Girls” would be returning for a limited five-episode revival, with production set to begin next year. Dunham, 40, is confirmed to return as Hannah, alongside Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells, who will reprise their roles as Marnie, Jessa, Shoshanna and Elijah, respectively. Lena Dunham and Adam Driver appear in a file photo from HBO’s “Girls” in 2012. Driver played Dunham’s on-screen boyfriend. Apatow Productions/Kobal / Shutterstock From left, Zosia Mamet, Allison Williams, Lena Dunham, and Jemima Kirke attend a “Girls” premiere in New York on Feb. 2, 2017. AP Photo/Evan Agostini However, Driver was noticeably absent from the group announcement at the time, prompting questions from die-hard fans of the series. The “Star Wars” actor’s decision to sit out the revival comes seven months after the release of Dunham’s memoir, “Famesick,” in which she detailed claims of violent on-set behavior involving her former co-star. In her book, Dunham described Driver as “spectacularly rude” to her during filming. Adam Driver speaks at an event for “Paper Tiger” in New York City on Oct. 27. Getty Images Lena Dunham appears at “The Drew Barrymore Show” in New York City on April 14, around the release of her memoir, “Famesick.” GC Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! She also alleged that he once threw a chair against the wall near her, punched a hole in his trailer wall and would frequently scream in her face. In an interview with the Guardian published around the memoir’s release in April, Dunham said, “At the time, I didn’t have the skill to … it never entered my mind to say, ‘I am your boss, you can’t speak to me this way.'” Dunham not only starred in “Girls” but also created the series, writing and directing several episodes. Lena Dunham and Adam Driver film a scene for “Girls” in New York City on April 16, 2014. GC Images Adam Driver arrives at a “Paper Tiger” premiere in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, two days before revealing he will not return for “Girls.” Kevin Parry/Shutterstock “At that point in my 20s, I still thought that’s what great male geniuses do: eviscerate you. Which is weird, because I was raised by a male genius who would never do that,” she added, referring to her father, painter Carroll Dunham. In contrast, Dunham also praised the “amazing men” in her life, including “Girls” executive producer Judd Apatow, whom she described as a “great hero of mine.” Meanwhile, Driver appeared to sidestep questions about Dunham’s claims during a press conference for his film “Paper Tiger,” joking, “I have no comment on any of that. I’m saving it all for my book.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!