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Mr. Television · 01-11-2007, 03:36 PM

Exclusive: Lauren Graham on Gilmore Girls
Source: Heather Newgen January 9, 2007

If you're a big fan of "Gilmore Girls," then you're probably going to be really bummed to know that this could be the last season of The CW's hit show. As of now, it is unclear as to what's going to take place, but while promoting her new film, Because I Said So, Lauren Graham talked to ComingSoon.net exclusively about the future of the seven-year series.

"I don't know [if this will be the last season] because it has been expressed to me that they would like another season, but then there's nothing that's happened toward that. I'm not sure. I don't know what would make my decision clearer," Graham told us. "There's so many elements and I'm not sure where to get started. I mean if I was 100% convinced that I would like to do another season I guess I could say that, but I don't know if I feel that way. I think Alexis [Bledel] feels mixed as well."

What is clear, is that Graham is ready for other projects and a lighter schedule.

"It's just such a strange thing because there's so few times as an actor where you have structure and a job that you can feel proud of. There's plenty of reasons to continue and I guess it's kind of a luxury problem, but it is a very difficult schedule and I'd almost rather do something where I'm not the lead. It becomes a life issue a little bit," she confessed.

"You feel bad as an actor thinking about your life when there are so many unemployed actors are out there. It's like you're life, who cares. You have a job. It's a struggle. It's a hard thing to know what the right thing to do is. This has been an exceptionally difficult experience. Most one hour shows are more ensemble. You don't work quite so much. For years and years and years of this, it takes a toll. It's fun to think about other projects and other things that could happen, but you don't know. It's just a really strange time and I'm not sure what will make it clearer."

So what about us dedicated fans and will we be satisfied with the way the show could wrap up this year?

"I don't know. I think in general when someone is a fan of something they kind of want it to continue. We seem to have a really core group of loyal fans which is just interesting to me. Even when 'American Idol' is on, our numbers are still about the same. So that means people really stick with the show and I do feel a responsibility to that. Was anyone happy with the end of 'Sex and the City'? I would rather leave people feeling like 'I wish that they would have continued' than leave people feeling like, 'wow they really did it beyond when the time was.'"

If this is the season finale, Graham said she'd be alright with where the story ends.

"If you took all the other elements away like money and job security and stuff like that, Alexis' character is about to graduate from college. That to me seems to be the place to end it because then what? Then she moves back to town. That seems perfect, you know. It makes sense and that would be an event and then you sort of see that character goes off and does whatever she's going to do. I don't know. It's very weird."

While it is uncertain as to what's going to happen with the show, viewers can look forward to a few more new episodes. Universal Pictures' Because I Said So opens in theaters on February 2.

Superstar · 01-11-2007, 04:54 PM

Thanks for posting that! I think I'd like an 8th season...but I think it should be 13 episodes or something instead of the normal 22.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-11-2007, 11:28 PM

Thanks so much for posting!!! I am really hoping there is another season, just because I'm not ready to say goodbye. Although I would like GG to go out on top, I still don't want it to end just yet!!!
I am really looking forward to seeing 'Because I Said So' though!

Mr. Television · 01-12-2007, 12:54 AM

I took a break from GG after Lor and Chris got married but I'm going to go back to it. If it is the end I do owe it some loyalty for giving me years of enjoyment. I just hope it has a great final. It deserves it.

MsOrange · 01-12-2007, 11:16 AM

I am hoping for another season too.. just one more to wrap up everything and make a BELIVEABLE ending.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-12-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

I am hoping for another season too.. just one more to wrap up everything and make a BELIVEABLE ending.

THANK YOU!!!

MsOrange · 01-12-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Thanks so much for posting!!! I am really hoping there is another season, just because I'm not ready to say goodbye. Although I would like GG to go out on top, I still don't want it to end just yet!!!
I am really looking forward to seeing 'Because I Said So' though!

i want to see that too! it looks cute!

jkalen · 01-13-2007, 09:37 AM

When do we know if there's gonna be another season? I'm happy if the people working on it are sure, so they can get time to create a wonderful finale, whenever it is. Obviously I think it could go on forever, as long as it goes out on top, like you said.

Superstar · 01-13-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jkalen

When do we know if there's gonna be another season? I'm happy if the people working on it are sure, so they can get time to create a wonderful finale, whenever it is. Obviously I think it could go on forever, as long as it goes out on top, like you said.

We probably won't know until May.

jkalen · 01-14-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

We probably won't know until May.

That's a long time having to wonder about it, but thank you!

PrettyinPink55 · 01-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Sigh...it is a long time...I think the earliest we can know anything is by March, right?

Mr. Television · 01-14-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Sigh...it is a long time...I think the earliest we can know anything is by March, right?

Probably February or early March. If we don't hear anything by May it means it's on the bubble and whatever they already filmed could be the series final. They deserve to know ahead of time so they know what direction to go.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-14-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

Probably February or early March. If we don't hear anything by May it means it's on the bubble and whatever they already filmed could be the series final. They deserve to know ahead of time so they know what direction to go.

Exactly! I don't want to see an open ended season/series finale...they should know beforehand so that they can plan.

Superstar · 01-15-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Exactly! I don't want to see an open ended season/series finale...they should know beforehand so that they can plan.

me too. I want a proper close to the show.

PrettyinPink55 · 01-15-2007, 11:09 PM

ASP said she had the exact way (scene, line, etc.) she wanted the last scene of GG to be from the begginning. She always knew how she wanted it to end. I guess now we'll never know.

01-11-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Lauren Graham On Gilmore Girls Exclusive: Lauren Graham on Gilmore Girls Source: Heather Newgen January 9, 2007 If you're a big fan of "Gilmore Girls," then you're probably going to be really bummed to know that this could be the last season of The CW's hit show. As of now, it is unclear as to what's going to take place, but while promoting her new film, Because I Said So, Lauren Graham talked to ComingSoon.net exclusively about the future of the seven-year series. "I don't know [if this will be the last season] because it has been expressed to me that they would like another season, but then there's nothing that's happened toward that. I'm not sure. I don't know what would make my decision clearer," Graham told us. "There's so many elements and I'm not sure where to get started. I mean if I was 100% convinced that I would like to do another season I guess I could say that, but I don't know if I feel that way. I think Alexis [Bledel] feels mixed as well." What is clear, is that Graham is ready for other projects and a lighter schedule. "It's just such a strange thing because there's so few times as an actor where you have structure and a job that you can feel proud of. There's plenty of reasons to continue and I guess it's kind of a luxury problem, but it is a very difficult schedule and I'd almost rather do something where I'm not the lead. It becomes a life issue a little bit," she confessed. "You feel bad as an actor thinking about your life when there are so many unemployed actors are out there. It's like you're life, who cares. You have a job. It's a struggle. It's a hard thing to know what the right thing to do is. This has been an exceptionally difficult experience. Most one hour shows are more ensemble. You don't work quite so much. For years and years and years of this, it takes a toll. It's fun to think about other projects and other things that could happen, but you don't know. It's just a really strange time and I'm not sure what will make it clearer." So what about us dedicated fans and will we be satisfied with the way the show could wrap up this year? "I don't know. I think in general when someone is a fan of something they kind of want it to continue. We seem to have a really core group of loyal fans which is just interesting to me. Even when 'American Idol' is on, our numbers are still about the same. So that means people really stick with the show and I do feel a responsibility to that. Was anyone happy with the end of 'Sex and the City'? I would rather leave people feeling like 'I wish that they would have continued' than leave people feeling like, 'wow they really did it beyond when the time was.'" If this is the season finale, Graham said she'd be alright with where the story ends. "If you took all the other elements away like money and job security and stuff like that, Alexis' character is about to graduate from college. That to me seems to be the place to end it because then what? Then she moves back to town. That seems perfect, you know. It makes sense and that would be an event and then you sort of see that character goes off and does whatever she's going to do. I don't know. It's very weird." While it is uncertain as to what's going to happen with the show, viewers can look forward to a few more new episodes. Universal Pictures' Because I Said So opens in theaters on February 2.
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Thanks so much for posting!!! I am really hoping there is another season, just because I'm not ready to say goodbye. Although I would like GG to go out on top, I still don't want it to end just yet!!! I am really looking forward to seeing 'Because I Said So' though!
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jkalen Moonlighting freak Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 20, 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 210	When do we know if there's gonna be another season? I'm happy if the people working on it are sure, so they can get time to create a wonderful finale, whenever it is. Obviously I think it could go on forever, as long as it goes out on top, like you said.
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01-11-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Thanks for posting that! I think I'd like an 8th season...but I think it should be 13 episodes or something instead of the normal 22.

01-12-2007, 12:54 AM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	I took a break from GG after Lor and Chris got married but I'm going to go back to it. If it is the end I do owe it some loyalty for giving me years of enjoyment. I just hope it has a great final. It deserves it.

01-12-2007, 11:16 AM	#5
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	I am hoping for another season too.. just one more to wrap up everything and make a BELIVEABLE ending.

01-14-2007, 11:21 AM	#11
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Sigh...it is a long time...I think the earliest we can know anything is by March, right?

01-15-2007, 11:09 PM	#15
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	ASP said she had the exact way (scene, line, etc.) she wanted the last scene of GG to be from the begginning. She always knew how she wanted it to end. I guess now we'll never know.