Rose Abdoo on a ‘Gilmore Girls’ Documentary, Age and a New CBS Comedy at 63

# Emmys

Rose Abdoo used the Emmys week spotlight to talk about three things she considers important now: a Gilmore Girls documentary in the works at HBO Max, how multigenerational relationships work on TV, and a fresh career chapter with CBS's Eternally Yours.

On joining the Gilmore Girls documentary

Abdoo said she immediately messaged Lauren Graham asking to be involved. HBO Max's untitled documentary is being made for the show's 25th anniversary and is expected to include creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, executive producer Daniel Palladino, Lauren Graham, and others. The film will reportedly mix interviews with behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes, and original script pages. Abdoo also mentioned she played two characters in the Gilmore universe — Gypsy and Berta — and wants both represented.

Girls continues to matter

A new role and a late-career stance

Abdoo is currently in CBS's Eternally Yours, which premieres Oct. 8. She plays Phyllis, an older woman married to a much younger vampire, and called the part among her favorites. She said the work she's doing now is some of the best and most exciting of her career.

At 63, Abdoo delivers a direct message to actors worried they've missed their moment: don't self-impose time limits. "It gets greater later. It can get greater later," she said, framing her own trajectory as evidence that career progress doesn't have to follow a set timeline.

Practical takeaways for fans and industry watchers

• Abdoo's remarks underline a programming trend toward multigenerational comedy dynamics. Shows that place different age groups in sustained relationship with each other can draw both emotional and audience interest.

• For performers and industry professionals, Abdoo's career pivot into a high-profile network comedy at 63 illustrates that casting and creative opportunities can increase later in life.

Where this story goes next

HBO Max has not set a release date for the documentary. Bonni Cohen is directing the film. Abdoo said she remains close to former co-stars, noting a recent lunch with Sally Struthers, who played Babette. Viewers can expect further casting and interview announcements as the documentary's production progresses.