AceShowbiz - Jake Johnson, known for his role as Nick on the beloved comedy series New Girl, recently spoke about the potential for a reunion of the show's cast. The series, which originally ended nearly eight years ago, has seen small reunions such as a 2020 voting PSA and a brief gathering at the Actors Awards last year, but fans have long hoped for a full revival in today's streaming-friendly environment.

Johnson revealed at the Deadline SXSW Studio that while most of the cast is eager to reunite, one key member is holding things up: Lamorne Morris, who portrayed Winston, one of Jess’s quirky roommates alongside Schmidt, played by Max Greenfield. Johnson joked, "We're all in besides Lamorne."

When asked why Morris was reluctant, Johnson explained that Morris’ recent Emmy win has gone to his head. Morris earned a Supporting Actor Limited Series Emmy for his performance in the fifth season of Fargo. Johnson humorously claimed to have heard Morris say he’s "too talented and too funny to be on a sitcom with you, hacks."

Johnson also highlighted that Morris stars alongside him in the new SXSW film The Sun Never Sets, directed by Joe Swanberg. Despite the lighthearted teasing, the actor expressed a desire for Morris to return to the group and reconnect with fans, encouraging them to reach out to Morris on social media to show support for a reunion.

Fans last saw the characters Nick and Jess tying the knot in a hospital, while Winston was welcoming his first child with girlfriend Aly, played by Nasim Pedrad. With the streaming era fostering many show revivals, a full-scale New Girl reunion remains a hopeful prospect—if Lamorne Morris decides to join.

This conversation took place at the Deadline Studio event during SXSW, presented by Redbreast Irish Whiskey.