Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback Returns: Exciting News for Fans of the OG Cast!

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Valerie Cherish is set to exclaim “Hello, hello, hello!” once more, as HBO announced on Friday that The Comeback will return for a third and concluding season. Lisa Kudrow will step back into the role of a fictionalized version of herself – a struggling ex-sitcom star who invites reality TV cameras to document her endeavors to revive her acting career. Several original cast members are also set to reappear, and I’m particularly thrilled about one of them.

Season 3 of “The Comeback” will air over a decade since the second season ended in December 2014. Unfortunately, it won’t be part of the 2025 TV lineup, but insiders say it might debut on HBO and its streaming service Max in 2026. This exciting news was accompanied by an intriguing teaser, where Lisa Kudrow reprises her role as Valerie Cherish, leaving me eagerly anticipating the return of Laura Silverman as her producer Jane.

Lisa Kudrow will forever be recognized for her portrayal of Phoebe Buffay on Friends, yet many feel she truly shines in The Comeback. However, it’s important to note that The Comeback wouldn’t be The Comeback without Valerie’s exclamations like “Jane!” or her confrontations with the producer. So, I’m thrilled to learn that Laura Silverman’s character will be returning to direct once more.

The teaser for the show is intriguing, with Valerie Cherish growing more irritated each time she introduces her new program titled “How’s that?” In a hint to viewers, she tells Jane, “This is it!,” suggesting that The Comeback’s third season will be its final installment. It looks like the witty scriptwriting will continue to shine in this upcoming phase of the story.

As a movie enthusiast, let me share some exciting news! In our upcoming season, you’ll see familiar faces like Lisa Kudrow and Laura Silverman rejoining the cast. Additionally, Dan Bucatinsky will be back as Valerie’s publicist Billy, and Damian Young as her husband Mark.

Unfortunately, we won’t get to see Mickey, Valerie’s cherished friend and hairdresser, return due to the passing of Robert Michael Morris in 2017 at the age of 77. However, I have a feeling that Kudrow will find a heartfelt way to honor the actor and his character in Season 3.

As reported by HBO, Michael Patrick King will be joining the team as an executive producer once again for the upcoming third season of The Comeback. Alongside him will be Lisa Kudrow, John Melfi, and Dan Bucatinsky in their respective roles. Production on Season 3 is set to begin this summer, with a tentative release date planned for 2026, though the exact date remains undecided at this time.

Since it’s been nine years since the first season ended, fans have eagerly anticipated a return of Lisa Kudrow’s iconic series, hoping for an update on Valerie’s life and career. The excitement grows as we hear that original cast members are involved in this potential comeback.

With Max, you can save up to $41 on annual plans! Enjoy watching Lisa Kudrow in “The Comeback” before Season 3, as well as all ten seasons of “Friends”. To maximize your savings, consider prepaying for a year in advance, which offers up to 16% off on any of the three available plans. If you’d like, you can also start from $9.99 per month. For an even better deal, bundle Max with Disney Plus and Hulu, starting at just $16.99 a month! Take advantage of this offer now.

If you’re a Friends enthusiast who hasn’t watched The Comeback or perhaps have forgotten about it, don’t fret! You still have ample opportunity to stream the initial two seasons on Max. Valerie Cherish will make her final attempt in Hollywood later on.

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2025-06-27 20:37