Lisa Kudrow Announces Return for ‘The Comeback’ Season 3 on HBO

After celebrating its 20th anniversary, HBO’s beloved comedy series ‘The Comeback’ is set for a third season. The show, co-created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, features Kudrow as actress Valerie Cherish, whose return to the limelight is chronicled in the series. Despite being initially canceled after its first season in 2005, the series gained a cult following and returned for a second season in 2014. This new season, which is slated to begin production this summer, marks the ‘final season,’ though many fans remain skeptical about that label, given the show’s history of comebacks. Kudrow is joined by familiar faces such as Dan Bucatinsky and Laura Silverman, although the late Robert Michael Morris, who played Valerie’s best friend Mickey, will be missed. In a statement, Kudrow and King expressed that Valerie Cherish is returning to the TV landscape, something they weren’t surprised about. The new season will follow Valerie’s journey after a turbulent career in Hollywood, offering both humor and poignant moments as she navigates personal and professional challenges. Fans can expect more of the sharp satire and emotional depth that characterized the first two seasons. HBO’s Amy Gravitt praised the show’s return, highlighting Valerie’s resilience and Kudrow’s masterful performance.