New Girl

About New Girl

New Girl is an American television sitcom that premiered on Fox on September 20, 2011, and concluded on May 15, 2018. The show revolves around a quirky teacher, Jess, who moves into an LA loft with three men, Nick, Schmidt, and Winston; Jess' best friend Cece is also part of the series. The show blends comedy and drama elements as the characters, who are in their early thirties, deal with maturing relationships and career choices.

Making / Production

New Girl was produced by Fox in a multi-cam setup. The series, created by Elizabeth Meriwether, combines situational comedy with dramatic elements and is set in the city of Los Angeles, providing the viewers with urban and modern backdrops and settings.

Actors

• Zooey Deschanel as Jess: A quirky, optimistic teacher who moves into the loft after a break-up with her boyfriend, Zooey embodied the role with her signature charm and comedic timing.
• Jake Johnson as Nick Miller: A law-school dropout who becomes a bartender, Jake played Nick with a sense of humor and heartfelt earnestness.
• Max Greenfield as Schmidt: Playing a successful marketing associate, Max brought life to Schmidt with his incredible one-liners and comedic skills.
• Lamorne Morris as Winston Bishop: An ex-Latvian basketball player turned cop, Lamorne made Winston a quintessential part of the loft with his hilarious antics and genuine character growth.
• Hannah Simone as Cece Parekh: Playing Jess's best friend and eventually Schmidt's wife, Hannah portrayed Cece with a cool exterior but a loving and caring interior

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Originally, Damon Wayans Jr. was cast in the role of Coach. However, he left after the pilot due to his commitment to the show Happy Endings.
• Zooey Deschanel's pregnancy was written into the series in season 5 where they explain Jess' on-screen absence with jury duty.
• The lovable character of Winston was not part of the original script, it was added after the pilot episode.

Awards

"New Girl" has received favorable responses from critics and was named one of the best new comedies of the 2011 fall season. The show has been nominated for several awards, including five Golden Globe Awards and five Primetime Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "I'm not convinced I know how to read, I've just memorized a lot of words." - Nick Miller
• "The economy stinks, bees are dying, and movies are pretty much all sequels now." - Schmidt
• "Ladies, let's be honest, I often want to murder you... but I'm the only one who truly got you there." - Cece

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's catchy theme song, "Hey Girl," is performed by the lead actress Zooey Deschanel herself.
• The series also features a diverse soundtrack with a mix of indie rock, hip-hop, and pop songs.
• Music plays a significant role in establishing the show's atmosphere and underscoring key emotional moments.