Alia Shawkat Pushing for State of Grace Reunion

Alia Shawkat is actively working towards a reunion of the beloved series State of Grace, expressing a desire to collaborate again with her former co-star, Mae Whitman.

Shawkat revealed her commitment to making a reunion happen, but acknowledged the significant challenges involved in bringing the show back, particularly the exorbitant cost of its original 1960s soundtrack. These rights issues present a major obstacle for any potential streaming revival.

The series, which ran for two seasons between 2001 and 2002, centered on the friendship between Hannah Rayburn, a middle-class Jewish girl, and Emma "Grace" McKee, a wealthy Catholic girl. The story was set in North Carolina in 1965.

Notable for its narration by Frances McDormand, who voiced the adult Hannah, State of Grace has remained a fond memory for Shawkat and fans alike. Shawkat, who recently starred in The Wrong Girls, continues to pursue opportunities for a State of Grace revival despite the financial complexities.