Mindy Kaling Plans Her Own Version of The Golden Girls

Writer and producer Mindy Kaling has expressed interest in creating a project inspired by the classic sitcom "The Golden Girls" as she looks ahead to future work. Kaling made the comments in an interview published on June 23, 2026, as her latest series, "Not Suitable for Work," concluded its first season on Hulu.

Kaling clarified that her interest lies in creating her own "version" of "The Golden Girls," not a direct remake. She likened the potential approach to her adult animated series "Velma," which offered a unique reimagining of the "Scooby-Doo" characters. Kaling also stated a desire to star in a project about the experience of being a single woman in her forties, citing Tina Fey's Netflix comedy "The Four Seasons" as a current example of a show exploring the lives of people in their fifties. Additionally, Kaling expressed an interest in writing a drama, a departure from her established comedy work.

These future ideas are currently secondary to Kaling's existing commitments. She is working on the third season of her Netflix series "Running Point" and is hopeful for a second season renewal of "Not Suitable for Work." The writers room for a potential second season of "Not...