Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Lena Dunham's 'Scandoval' Movie Idea Pitched to Cohen
Lena Dunham, known for her work on 'Too Much,' had a unique idea: to turn the 'Scandoval' drama from 'Vanderpump Rules' into a movie.
The 'Scandoval' was a big moment on the show, involving Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss.
Dunham wanted to make it a serious film, like a Shakespearean play, and even contacted Andy Cohen to pitch the idea.
Though Cohen didn't approve the movie, he did host a live reading with other celebrities.
Dunham imagined specific actors, like Andrew Scott and Jennifer Lawrence, playing the main roles.
Meanwhile, 'Vanderpump Rules' is moving forward with a new season and cast.
Lena Dunham proposed a movie adaptation of the 'Scandoval' affair from 'Vanderpump Rules'.
Dunham pitched the idea to Andy Cohen, but it wasn't greenlit.
Cohen hosted a live reading of the 'Scandoval' reunion on Radio Andy.
Dunham envisioned Andrew Scott as Tom Sandoval and Jennifer Lawrence as Ariana Madix in her film.
Bravo renewed 'Vanderpump Rules' for Season 12 with a new cast.
- Who
- Lena Dunham, Andy Cohen, Tom Sandoval, Rachel Leviss, and the cast of 'Vanderpump Rules'.
- What
- Lena Dunham pitched a movie based on the 'Scandoval' from 'Vanderpump Rules'.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- On the Shut Up Evan podcast.
- Why
- To adapt a dramatic storyline into a movie.
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Movie Idea
Dunham's Perspective
Dunham envisioned a movie adaptation of the 'Scandoval' affair.
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- Event
- 'Scandoval' from Vanderpump Rules
- Proposer
- Lena Dunham
- Target
- Film adaptation
- Original Show
- Vanderpump Rules
- Season 12
- Renewed with all-new cast