Lena Dunham is the queen of semi-autobiographical writing (see her breakout HBO hit Girls), and her new Netflix series is no different. Too Much is inspired by Dunham’s 2021 move to London, where she met her now-husband, musician Luis Felber. Starring the Hacks comedic standout Megan Stalter as the Dunham stand-in Jess, the series follows her to the U.K. where she begins a new job in commercial production as a way to get away from the ghosts of her recently ended long-term relationship. But while the story is loosely based on Dunham’s own experiences, she described the character of Jess as “the alchemy that happens when Meg and I connect.”
Dunham, who co-created the rom-com series with Felber, directs and acts in the series, and taps a few familiar faces who have appeared in her other work. Too Much also employs a few notable guest stars, like Andrew Scott, Jessica Alba, and Rita Ora, who appear briefly in the 10-episode comedy. Ahead, get familiar with the wide-ranging cast before jet-setting to London on July 10, 2025, when the show premieres.
