The Girls are back!
On Tuesday, Peacock dropped the trailer for the second season ofGirls5Eva—the Emmy-nominated and critically acclaimed comedy about a former one-hit-wonder 90s girl group sensation whose surviving members reunite decades after their time in the spotlight.
Sara Bareilles,Renée Elise Goldsberry,Paula PellandBusy Philippsreturn for another go-around, the four actresses playing Girls5Eva members Dawn, Wickie, Gloria, and Summer, respectively.
Set to premiere fittingly on May 5 (or 5/5, if you will),Girls5Evaseason 2 will follow the “Famous 5eva” songstresses as they enter “album mode,” in what one reporter in the trailer fittingly describes as “hopes to become two-hit wonders.”
Of course, finding success the second time around is easier said than done. Not only are they writing all their own songs now, they’re also working on a very strict six-week timeline.
“We just have to make the most undeniable album of all time,” Goldsberry says in the clip, before breaking into some riffs from her “riff rolodex.”
Rehearsals, live performances, and a hilarious music video shoot ensues as the Girls try to make it back to the top.
“Clear eyes, numb needs, can’t lose” Pell says, parodyingFriday Night Lights' signature saying.
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Three episodes ofGirls5Evawill drop on May 5, with new episodes following every Thursday.
The series comes from Executive Producer and Showrunner Meredith Scardino (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), as well as EP’s Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, Robert Carlock, David Miner, and Eric Gurian.
Alongside Bareilles, Goldsberry, Pell, and Philipps, season 2 will also feature returning stars Ashley Park, Erika Henningsen, Andrew Rannells, Daniel Breaker, Janine Brito, Jeremiah Craft, Jonathan Hadary, and Julius Coneicao.
“Season 2 ofGirls5evaanswers the simple question: What would happen if Girls5eva was renewed for a second season?” Scardino said in a statement. “We are so excited to share the next chapter in Dawn, Wickie, Gloria, and Summer’s journey as they enter ‘Album Mode’ and embark on making their first studio album on their own terms.”
The hilarious scene found Gloria (Pell) in a hospital bed, learning she needs a knee replacement.
“They’re not gonna want me to promote their label, post-op from a Hannibal Lecter board. ‘Oh hey, Hoda. I know you booked us to lead a hip-hop yoga class, but what if instead, we just teach America how to drain an incision site?'” she said.
Luckily, Wikie (Goldsberry) was there for support. “Summer, did you stop our Teen Choice duet with Lou Bega when you found out your snake was poisonous?” she asked, to which Summer (Philipps) declared: “No, I am profesh.”
“And I definitely didn’t let anyone know when my gallbladder exploded at our live-to-VHS Christmas special,” Wickie added, as it cuts to a flashback of her hilariously singing through the pain. “Sure, I can’t digest fatty meats now, but you don’t cut and run when you have George Wendt playing Santa. George freaking Wendt!”
source: people.com
