Arts & Entertainment
‘The L Word’ sequel in development at Showtime
the series will bring back the show’s creator and stars
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“The L Word” is making a come back.
Showtime is developing a sequel series to the classic lesbian drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Series creator Ilene Chaiken, who is currently showrunner of FOX’s “Empire” and executive producer of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” is on board as executive producer.
The Hollywood Reporter states that Showtime is “looking for someone with ties to the lesbian community to document how their relationships, lives and experiences have evolved — as well as what has and hasn’t changed since the drama launched in 2004,” to become showrunner.
The familiar faces of Jennifer Beals (Bette), Kate Moennig (Shane) and Leisha Hailey (Alice) will return to the show. All three will also serve as executive producers.
The sequel will star a new group of women as they navigate life and love in West Hollywood. Erin Daniels (Dana), Laurel Holloman (Tina), Mia Kirshner (Jenny), Sarah Shahi (Carmen) and Pam Grier (Kit) have not yet been confirmed but could appear in the series reboot.
“The L Word” ran for six seasons on Showtime from 2004-2009. It was a GLAAD Media Award favorite and also earned NAACP Image Awards for Beals and Grier’s roles.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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