HBO Picks Up Fifth Season of GIRLS

Just before GIRLS' season four debut on HBO this Sunday, the network has renewed the series for a fifth season. Deadline writes that HBO's president of programming Michael Lombardo made the announcement at tonight's premiere event in New York City.

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Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the Emmy-winning series is a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their 20s. Dunham executive produces GIRLS along with Judd Apatow, Jenni Konner and Ilene S. Landress.

The cast also includes Jemima Kirke, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Adam Driver, Alex Karpovsky, Andrew Rannells and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

The new season of the award winning comedy premieres Sunday, January 11th.