Lena Dunham Says She Wasn't Serious About Writing a 'Roseanne' Spin-off

Lena Dunham JK on the 'Roseanne' Spin-off ... I'm Busy Right Now!

EXCLUSIVE

Lena Dunham was apparently yanking our chain when she said she'd be down to write a new show for the remaining characters on "Roseanne." Joke's on us.

We got the "Girls" creator -- who acted in and wrote for the HBO show -- at LAX Thursday, where we asked if she was serious about her Twitter offer to "do the spin off of your show starring Darlene's cool kids."

I will do the spin off of your show starring Darlene’s cool kids https://t.co/5A2129BTl0