Yahoo News Gilmore Girls lands new UK streaming home
Gilmore Girls will arrive on a new streaming service in the UK next month.
ITV have announced that they have acquired all seven series of the much-loved comedy drama which will be available to watch on ITVX from July 4.
"From the 00’s fashion resurgence to mother–daughter bonding, TikTok trends and slow burn romances - the Gilmore Girls’ undeniable cultural impact is stronger than ever as new audiences discover the charm of Stars Hollow and old fans flock to revisit the Gilmore’s time and time again," reads the press release.
Related: Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham lands next movie role
The series stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel respectively as mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, navigating life, love, careers and relationships in the fictional and charming Connecticut town of Stars Hollow.
The Little Mermaid and Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy plays Lorelai's best friend Sookie St James, with Kelly Bishop and the late Edward Herrmann portraying Emily and Richard Gilmore, Lorelai's parents.
Other series regulars include Scott Patterson as local cafe owner Luke, Yanic Truesdale as Lorelai's grumpy friend and colleague Michel and Keiko Agena as Rory's best friend Lane, with high profile guest stars including Jared Padelecki of Supernatural and Walker fame, This Is Us' Milo Ventimiglia and One Tree Hill actor Chad Michael Murray.
Related: Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham lands first movie role in 8 years
"We’re over the moon to be bringing Stars Hollow to audiences in July," says Sasha Breslau, Head of Content Acquisitions at ITVX. "The Gilmore Girls’ enduring popularity has been amazing to follow over the years and we hope that many more discover it next month on ITVX."
The series returned for a Netflix spin-off in 2016 titled Gilmore Girls: A Day in the Life, with Graham and Bledel returning to reprise their roles for four feature-length episodes developed by original show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino.
Gilmore Girls: A Day in the Life is available to stream now on Netflix. Seasons 1-7 of Gilmore Girls will be released on ITVX on July 4.
You Might Also Like
