Lena Dunham is officially back in her element — New York City — and she’s bringing her signature wit, emotional depth, and boundary-pushing storytelling to the big screen once again. While fans eagerly await the premiere of her highly anticipated Netflix series “Too Much”, dropping all 10 episodes on July 10, Dunham is already deep into her next project: a new romantic comedy feature titled Good Sex, which just began production in the city that helped launch her career.
Lena Dunham Renaissance
This marks a major return for the “Girls” creator, who hasn’t led a television project since that HBO hit wrapped in 2017. With “Too Much”, starring Hacks breakout Meg Stalter and “The White Lotus” star Will Sharpe, Dunham reclaims her space in the cultural conversation. But she’s not slowing down — not even a little. “Good Sex” proves she’s doubling down on storytelling in 2025, now expanding her creative reach with a star-packed film that explores modern love, aging, and desire.
“Good Sex” Premise and Cast
At the heart of “Good Sex” is Ally, played by Oscar winner Natalie Portman. Ally is a sharp, grounded couples’ therapist who finds herself newly single after a ten-year relationship ends in disappointment. Now on the brink of 40, she’s re-entering the unpredictable world of dating — not with excitement, but with cautious curiosity. That caution gets tested quickly when she finds herself entangled with two very different men: one in his 20s, and another in his 50s. Through these unexpected connections, Ally is forced to reconsider everything she thought she knew about intimacy, timing, and what “good sex” actually means.
“Good Sex” boasts a cast as compelling as its premise. Alongside Portman, the film features Meg Ryan, returning to her romantic comedy roots after defining the genre with classics like “When Harry Met Sally” and “You’ve Got Mail”. Rashida Jones, beloved for her turns in Parks and Recreation and Black Mirror, adds another layer to the film’s ensemble. Mark Ruffalo, bringing heart and humor fresh off projects like “Mickey 17” and “Poor Things”, rounds out the powerhouse lineup. Tramell Tillman, breakout star of “Severance”, joins the ensemble fresh from his work on “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, and Tucker Pillsbury (also known as musician ROLE MODEL) makes his film debut, offering what promises to be a buzzy introduction to acting. With such an exciting mix of talent, Dunham’s latest effort is shaping up to be anything but conventional.
“Good Sex” comes from a collaboration between several creative powerhouses. Dunham co-produces alongside Michael Cohen under her Good Thing Going banner, while Portman and Sophie Mas are producing through their company MountainA. Michaela Calelea executive produces for MountainA as well, with industry giants Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Michael Sledd also on board as executive producers. This creative team is shaping “Good Sex” to be more than just another rom-com; it’s a reflection of Dunham’s growth as a storyteller over the years.
While no official release date has been announced, anticipation is already high. This project not only reunites Dunham with the city that inspired “Girls”, but also marks her evolution as a filmmaker more than a decade later — now with more nuance, maturity, and a willingness to tackle the tricky, intimate conversations we all shy away from. “Good Sex” promises to be a fresh and unflinching look at the dynamics of love, intimacy, and connection, proving that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to relationships.
Lena Dunham’s Other New Netflix Project: “Too Much”
While we wait for “Good Sex” to arrive, Dunham’s “Too Much” is just around the corner — hitting Netflix on July 10. That romantic comedy series, set across London and New York, follows a heartbroken American woman (Stalter) who meets a British musician (Sharpe) and jumps headfirst into a whirlwind love story that’s anything but tidy. If Too Much is Dunham’s love letter to long-distance chaos, Good Sex is shaping up to be her deep dive into the complexities of love at home — messy, thrilling, and utterly human.
With fireworks already going off around “Too Much’s” premiere, it’s clear Lena Dunham is having a creative renaissance. And this time, she’s bringing all of us along for the ride.
