Below is a news item I found thanks to devoted Gilmore Girl fans out there!

According to Variety, Lauren Graham has signed a 7-figure development deal with NBC that will see Lauren return to tv.

NBC will develop a series around Lauren Graham - who has reportedly been in high demand by many networks for a comedy or drama project. Writers are being sought out to work with Graham on the new project. John Carrabino will serve as director.

Deal reps one of new NBC boss Ben Silverman’s first major actor signings since he came to the net in June. It also marks a reunion between Graham and NBC casting exec VP Marc Hirschfeld, who worked together a decade ago.

"I cast Lauren on ‘NewsRadio,’ ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ and ‘Seinfeld’ early on in her career," Hirschfeld said. "I’ve been pursuing her aggressively for the past several years after her outstanding work on ‘Gilmore Girls.’ "

Silverman, meanwhile, cited Graham’s comic voice as a reason for pursuing the the thesp. "She’s so respected in the industry and is a huge get for us," he said.

Lauren says she is excited to work with NBC because of the vision Silverman has for the network. With her typical wit, Lauren adds:

"Also, after having spent so many years representing the frog on the WB, I am especially comforted to be part of the only other network with an animal mascot," she added.

It’s great to see that Lauren Graham will return to television. Even better, that a show is being created for her, which will see Lauren take the commanding role she deserves. Of course, everything is still in development stage at this point. Once the show is conceptualized, it still needs final network backing before it makes it to air.

Of course, we’re still eager to see Lauren Graham complete her Gilmore Girls story arc, through another season or a movie.

WOO-HOO to our LAUREN!!!