Zooey Deschanel Says New Girl Reunion Faces Legal Hurdles
The actress told The Hollywood Reporter that legal and organizational issues stand in the way, and that she has no authority over reunion decisions.
Zooey Deschanel said a reunion of New Girl is complicated by legal matters and the number of entities and people involved, according to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter reported by comingsoon.net. She also said she does not have authority over decisions about a reunion.
Deschanel spoke about the show after the cast appeared together at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles on October 10, 2026. She praised Max Greenfield for organizing the cast's appearance at the event, which she said raised money for the charity Chrysalis.
Greenfield was joined at the charity event by Deschanel and co-stars Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Damon Wayans Jr.
Quick answers
Why is a New Girl reunion not happening yet?
Zooey Deschanel said legal matters and the many entities and people involved complicate a reunion, and that she does not have authority over decisions about one.
When did the New Girl cast reunite?
The main cast appeared together at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles on October 10, 2026.