Fans of the acclaimed sitcom Broad City may be disappointed to learn that there are currently no plans for a revival. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, co-creator and star Abbi Jacobson stated, “We have not talked about doing a revival. I think we just love the show as it is. I don’t know if we want to mess with it.”
The show, which aired on Comedy Central from 2014 to 2019, was inspired by Jacobson’s real-life friendship with co-star Ilana Glazer. It followed fictionalized versions of themselves navigating the ups and downs of life in New York City. Jacobson emphasized that while many shows are getting reboots, not all of them succeed in capturing the original magic. “There’s so many revivals. People want to mess with it,” she remarked. “But they don’t always land.”
While a revival is off the table, Jacobson remains open to new collaborative projects with Glazer. The duo previously worked together on various creative endeavors, and Jacobson’s latest Netflix series, Long Story Short, has reignited that possibility. The first season premiered on August 22 and features a diverse range of guest appearances.
Jacobson expressed her enthusiasm for the potential of working with Glazer again, stating, “That would be so fun. She has such a good voice. It would be so exciting. Ilana would be incredible.”
Exploring New Narratives
Long Story Short tells the story of a middle-class Jewish family through the experiences of three siblings: Avi (played by Ben Feldman), Shira (Jacobson), and Yoshi (played by Max Greenfield). The show captures both the ordinary and emotional aspects of adulthood while reflecting on their religious upbringing. Jacobson noted, “There’s so much similarity with this show. I’m queer and I’m married to a woman. Then there is such a difference. This family is so specific and is actually really not my version of a Jewish upbringing, but I still could find so much commonality and so much in there.”
The narrative resonates with Jacobson personally, as it mirrors elements of her own life. “It’s the same exact timeline too of ’90s kids, and I do have an older brother. I only have one brother, but I really related to that younger sister thing too,” she explained.
Branching into Animation
Jacobson has also expanded her career into animation, having previously lent her voice to projects such as Bob’s Burgers and Crank Yankers. She expressed her excitement about this new direction, mentioning an upcoming animated drama titled Tangles, which diverges from her typical comedic roles.
“I’ve gotten to do a bunch of voiceover stuff at this point,” Jacobson shared. “When I’m doing a live-action thing, you can see everything. So a pause, you’re seeing my facial expressions or my body language. There’s a limitation here of obviously you’re just focusing on one singular part of my performance. So that limitation is really exciting.”
With Long Story Short now streaming on Netflix, Jacobson continues to explore diverse narratives that resonate deeply with her personal experiences while remaining grounded in humor. The series showcases her ability to balance comedy with emotional depth, promising to engage audiences in meaningful ways.
As fans await further developments in Jacobson’s career, the prospect of a future collaboration with Glazer remains an exciting possibility.
