Melissa McCarthy Says ‘No One Asked Me’ to Return for ‘Gilmore Girls’ Reboot

Actress puts end to speculation on whether her character Sookie would make an appearance on Netflix reboot

Melissa McCarthy Gilmore Girls
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At least one Stars Hollow resident is not coming back to the “Gilmore Girls” revival on Netflix.

Melissa McCarthy had long been rumored to skip the revival due to her her film career having skyrocketed since her days of playing Sookie on the WB dramedy, but she’s clarifying the reason now that the new series is official.

“Thanks for the invite, but sadly no one asked me or Sookie to come back to Stars Hollow,” she answered a fan on Twitter who was pleading for her return. “Wish them all the best!!”

Netflix and Warner Bros TV, which produces the show, did not immediately return TheWrap’s requests for comment.

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