Vanderpump Rules: Is Lena Dunham’s “Scandoval” Reality Scandal Hitting The Big Screen Already?

Vanderpump Rules was already wild, but Scandoval turned it into the most talked‑about reality TV scandal of the decade. But is this explosive cheating scandal already headed to the big screen? There have been speculations that Lena Dunham has pitched a dramatic “Scandoval” mini-movie to Andy Cohen. She even thought of the main cast for it. 

The bold idea of making a movie has sparked a frenzy on the internet. Bravo has remained silent on the matter and has not provided any updates. Sunham’s bold pitch has made fans wonder if the big Vanderpump Rules scandal could leap from reality TV to a legit movie. And if it does, fans are expecting complete fireworks. So, who are the stars Dunham wants to bring this drama to life? Keep reading to find out.

Vanderpump Rules: The Scandal That Shook Vanderpump Rules

In 2023, Vanderpump Rules became one of the biggest reality TV shows due to its explosive scandal when Ariana Madix discovered that her long-time boyfriend of 9 years, Tom Sandoval, had been secretly having an affair with her one-time best friend Rachel Leviss. The big revelation exploded more than they imagined. It shook the internet. The revelation showed fiery confrontations. The unforgettable reunion episode pushed it into the limelight like never before.

Scandoval drama became a defining moment of tragedy in the world of reality TV. The aftermath was intense. Ariana experienced a heartbreak, and Tom and Rachel’s involvement sparked public outrage, filling social media with debates about loyalty and trust. The scandal just transformed the narrative of Vanderpump Rules overnight. 

Vanderpump Rules: Is A “Scandoval” Movie Already In The Works? Lena Dunham’s Wild Pitch Sparks Buzz

The explosive Scandoval drama, involving Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Rachel Leviss, turned Vanderpump Rules into a show everyone was talking about. The internet couldn’t stop buzzing about it, and therefore Lena Dunham got the perfect idea to adapt a movie from the decade’s biggest scandal. On the Shut Up Evan podcast, she confessed that she “went so far as to abuse Andy Cohen’s contact information” to pitch her Scandoval as a movie. She said this betrayal can be turned into a Shakespearean-level performance.

“Scandoval” wasn’t just part of Vanderpump Rules; it soon took over pop culture. Millions of people watched Ariana confront Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss, and it was incredibly intense. Dunham, therefore, felt this level of drama could be brought into the theatrical. Honestly, this looked like a perfect pivot. She even mentioned the cast she imagines: Andrew Scott as Sandoval and Jennifer Lawrence as Madix, with emotion, heartbreak, and betrayal at the heart of it.

Andy Cohen didn’t entirely approve of it as a full-scale movie. He hosted a dramatic live reading of the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion, featuring Amber Tamblyn, Cheyenne Jackson, Chloe Fineman, and even Susan Lucci. It wasn’t how Lena planned, but at least it came out as something.  For now, this Scandoval drama is just a pitch, but strange things have happened in the past, and history could repeat itself. With the new season rebooting and Dunham’s idea still buzzing, fans can expect anything. For more exciting news updates, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.