Key Facts
- Event
- Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
- Date
- Oct. 10
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Award
- Rising Phoenix Award
- Cast members
- Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone, Damon Wayans Jr.
- Other honoree
- Jared Wolff, Banc of California chairman and CEO (Corporate Trailblazer Award)
Background
The cast of the Fox comedy series 'New Girl' will reunite for a one-night event in Los Angeles. Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Damon Wayans Jr. are scheduled to appear together at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on Oct. 10.
The event is a fundraiser for Chrysalis, a Southern California nonprofit that helps individuals overcome barriers to meaningful employment. The 'New Girl' cast will receive the Rising Phoenix Award at the gala.
Current Situation
Max Greenfield will also serve as host of the evening. Jared Wolff, chairman and CEO of Banc of California, will be honored with the Corporate Trailblazer Award.
Mark Loranger, president and CEO of Chrysalis, said in a statement: "This year's honorees reflect the resilience and second chances at the heart of Chrysalis' work. Jared, through his leadership at Banc of California, has invested in Los Angeles where our clients are doing the same and New Girl built seven seasons around characters navigating through life changes and starting over. Every year, Chrysalis helps thousands of people achieve goals they may not have thought possible, and the Butterfly Ball allows us to celebrate their accomplishments while ensuring that even more people have access to the support they need."
| Name | Role | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Zooey Deschanel | Cast member | Rising Phoenix Award |
| Max Greenfield | Cast member and host | Rising Phoenix Award |
| Jake Johnson | Cast member | Rising Phoenix Award |
| Lamorne Morris | Cast member | Rising Phoenix Award |
| Hannah Simone | Cast member | Rising Phoenix Award |
| Damon Wayans Jr. | Cast member | Rising Phoenix Award |
| Jared Wolff | Banc of California chairman and CEO | Corporate Trailblazer Award |
Impacts
The reunion brings together the principal cast of 'New Girl' for a public event, which may draw fans of the series to the gala and increase attention for Chrysalis's cause.
Proceeds from the Butterfly Ball are intended to support Chrysalis's employment services, which the organization says help thousands of people each year. The involvement of the cast and corporate sponsors could expand the nonprofit's reach.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If the event proceeds as scheduled, it could mark the first full cast reunion in a public setting, potentially fueling further fan interest in a possible revival or reunion special. However, no such project has been announced.
The success of the Butterfly Ball may influence future fundraising efforts for Chrysalis, depending on attendance and donations. If the event is well-received, it could become an annual highlight for the organization, but this remains uncertain.
Source: hollywoodreporter.com
