Valerie Cherish is ready to say, “Hello, hello, hello!” one more time, HBO confirmed Friday, because The Comeback is officially coming back for a third and final season. Lisa Kudrow will once again portray a fictionalized version of herself — the struggling former sitcom star who allows reality TV cameras to capture her attempts to resurrect her career. A handful of OG cast members will also reprise their roles, and I’m especially ecstatic about one.
The Comeback Season 3 will premiere more than a decade after the second season came to a close in December 2014. It won’t make it in time for the 2025 TV schedule, but Lisa Kudrow and company are reportedly eyeing a 2026 release on HBO and streaming with a Max subscription. The announcement came with a brilliant teaser that shows Kudrow falling seamlessly back into the Valerie Cherish persona, and I am thrilled at the confirmation that Laura Silverman is back as her producer Jane:
Watch On
always be known for playing Phoebe Buffay on Friends, but many are of the opinion that The Comeback is actually where she gets to do her best work. That said, The Comeback isn’t even The Comeback without Valerie shouting, “Jane!” or snapping at the producer, so I’m really happy to hear that Laura Silverman’s character is back behind the camera.
television’s cringiest series to give us an update on Valerie’s life and career. The fact that we’ve got the OGs on board with her has me really excited for what’s to come.
If you are a Friends fan who’s never seen The Comeback or if you forgot the HBO show existed, no worries! There’s plenty of time for you to stream the first two seasons on Max before Valerie Cherish gives it one last go in Hollywood.