The series follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.

HBO Max ordered a pilot for the show in August. Generation becomes the first scripted pilot at the streamer to earn a series pickup; some 20 other projects scored straight-to-series orders.

The cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell and Chase Sui Wonders with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.

Daniel Barnz also directed the pilot for Generation. He and husband Ben Barnz executive produce via their We’re Not Brothers Productions, along with Girls creator and star Dunham for her Good Thing Going Productions. Zelda Barnz is a co-exec producer, and Marissa Diaz produces for Good Thing Going.