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Younger: The Shocking Revival Talk, Kelsey's Spinoff Status, And Where The Cast Is Now In 2025

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The beloved comedy-drama *Younger*, which captivated audiences for seven seasons with its witty take on ageism, publishing, and a complicated love triangle, concluded its run in 2021. However, as of late 2024 and into December 2025, the buzz for a potential Season 8 or a full-fledged revival has exploded, thanks to the series finding a massive new audience on Netflix. The show's resurgence has prompted creator Darren Star and the original cast to address the future of Liza Miller and the Empirical gang, revealing that while the Kelsey Peters spinoff is officially off the table, the door to a return may be more open than fans think. This is the definitive, up-to-date look at the *Younger* universe, from the controversial finale to the current projects of its talented stars.

The series, which originally aired on TV Land and later Paramount+, remains a cultural touchstone for its sharp writing and aspirational New York City setting. Its core premise—a 40-year-old single mother pretending to be 26 to re-enter the publishing world—set the stage for one of television's most engaging ensemble casts and a debate that still rages: Team Josh or Team Charles?

The Cast of Younger: A 2025 Biography and Current Projects Update

The success of *Younger* hinged on the chemistry and talent of its core ensemble. Here is a look at the main cast members, their roles, and what they have been up to since the series finale in 2021.

  • Sutton Foster (Liza Miller): A two-time Tony Award winner, Foster played the central character, Liza Miller, whose lie propelled the entire series. Her career is deeply rooted in Broadway. Since *Younger* wrapped, she starred alongside Hugh Jackman in the 2022 Broadway revival of *The Music Man*. In 2024, Foster returned to the stage to star in the Broadway revival of *Once Upon a Mattress*.
  • Hilary Duff (Kelsey Peters): Duff played the ambitious editor Kelsey Peters, who becomes Liza's best friend and business partner. After *Younger*, she immediately took on the starring role of Sophie in the Hulu series *How I Met Your Father*. The show ran for two seasons before its cancellation in 2023.
  • Peter Hermann (Charles Brooks): Hermann portrayed Charles Brooks, the handsome, intellectual, and often conflicted head of Empirical Publishing and Liza's primary love interest. Outside of *Younger*, Hermann is well-known for his recurring role as defense attorney Jack Boyle in the long-running CBS drama *Blue Bloods*, a role he has maintained through the show's final season in 2024.
  • Nico Tortorella (Josh): Tortorella played Josh, the charming, free-spirited tattoo artist who was Liza's younger love interest. Since *Younger*, Tortorella starred as Felix Carlucci in the AMC series *The Walking Dead: World Beyond*.
  • Debi Mazar (Maggie Amato): Mazar played Maggie Amato, Liza's outspoken, pansexual artist best friend and roommate. Mazar has continued to appear in various film and television projects, maintaining her status as a seasoned actress.
  • Miriam Shor (Diana Trout): Shor portrayed Diana Trout, Liza's fiercely fashionable and demanding boss at Empirical, who eventually becomes a close friend. Shor's character was known for her iconic statement necklaces and dry wit. Shor is a seasoned actress who has appeared in numerous projects, though she did not appear in every episode of the final season of *Younger*.
  • Molly Bernard (Lauren Heller): Bernard played Lauren Heller, the pansexual, hyper-enthusiastic publicist who works closely with the Empirical team. Bernard has since starred in the 2020 surrogacy drama film *Milkwater*.

The Definitive Ending: Who Did Liza Choose?

The central question of *Younger* for seven seasons was not just whether Liza Miller could maintain her lie, but who she would ultimately choose: the stable, age-appropriate Charles Brooks or the passionate, youthful Josh. The series finale, which aired in June 2021, provided an ending that was simultaneously satisfying and frustrating for many fans of the romantic comedy genre.

The finale saw Liza and Charles officially break up. Charles, having been accepted into an exclusive artists' retreat in Tuscany (thanks to an application Liza submitted on his behalf), realized that their relationship was always destined to be complicated by their professional entanglement at Empirical. The breakup was amicable but marked the end of the 'Chiza' romance.

The final moments of the series brought Liza's story full circle. Josh appears, echoing his first line to her from the series premiere: "You forgot your scarf." When Liza points out that he said that to her when she was pretending to be 26, Josh responds, "Doesn't matter. I'm still here. I've always been here." The ending strongly suggested that Liza and Josh were poised to reunite, demonstrating that the age gap and the lie that started the series were no longer barriers. Liza’s choice was not necessarily a definitive romantic partner, but a choice for a partner who saw and accepted her completely, from the very beginning.

Meanwhile, Kelsey Peters had her own triumphant ending. She turned down Charles's offer to return to Empirical, instead choosing to focus entirely on her new venture, Inkubator, a digital-first publishing platform. Her final scene showed her moving to Los Angeles to pursue the company's expansion, leaving the New York publishing world behind to become a major player in the tech space.

The Revival Question: Why Season 8 and the Kelsey Spinoff Are Trending Now

For years after the finale, the prospect of more *Younger* content seemed dead. The highly anticipated Kelsey Peters spin-off, which would have followed Hilary Duff’s character to Los Angeles to run Inkubator, was officially declared "pretty much off the table" by creator Darren Star shortly after the series finale. The cancellation was a major disappointment for fans who wanted to see the next chapter of Kelsey's ambitious career.

However, the conversation has taken a dramatic turn in 2024 and 2025. The entire *Younger* series was added to Netflix's streaming library, leading to a massive surge in popularity, introducing the show to millions of new viewers and prompting older fans to rewatch the entire run. This "second wind," as some have called it, has created significant market demand for a continuation.

The renewed interest has led to the core cast and creator being repeatedly asked about a potential *Younger* Season 8 or a limited series revival. While no official announcement has been made, the sentiment from those involved has shifted from a definitive "no" to a more hopeful "maybe." The cast members have publicly addressed the possibility, acknowledging the show's resurgence and the fan appetite for a return. A revival would likely pick up years later, exploring Liza, Josh, and Charles's lives in their 40s and 50s, as well as checking in on Kelsey's success in Los Angeles and Diana Trout’s marriage to Enzo. The key topical authority entities that would need to align are the schedules of the main stars, particularly Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff, and the commitment from a major streaming platform like Paramount+ or Netflix to fund the return of the beloved Empirical Publishing world.

The enduring appeal of *Younger* lies in its ability to blend high-stakes romantic drama with a genuine exploration of female friendship, career ambition, and the pervasive issue of ageism in the workplace. The show's legacy is secure, but the chance to see Liza and the gang again remains a tantalizing possibility for fans worldwide.

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