A recent update on a highly anticipated HBO comedy signals major developments ahead of its return. New details shed light on the expected release window for the upcoming season of The Comeback and confirm the addition of a notable actor to the cast. As interest builds, the series prepares for its long-awaited next chapter.
The Comeback Season 3 to premiere in March 2026
HBO announced that the third and final season of The Comeback will premiere in March 2026. The announcement was made by HBO Max CEO Casey Bloys during the 2026 Content Showcase held in London. A specific release date is yet to be revealed.
The Comeback, created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, originally premiered in June 2005. Season 2 aired in late 2014. The series follows Kudrow’s character Valerie Cherish, a former 1990s sitcom star attempting to revive her career through reality television and scripted TV. According to the creators, in Season 3, Valerie “has found her way back to the current television landscape. Neither of us are surprised she did.” (via The Hollywood Reporter)
Andrew Scott joins the cast of The Comeback Season 3
Andrew Scott officially joins the cast of The Comeback for its upcoming third season. HBO reportedly confirmed his casting during the announcement of the show’s March 2026 release. The network has not disclosed any character details for Scott at this time.
Scott joins returning cast members Dan Bucatinsky, Zane Phillips, and Damian Young, along with Brittany O’Grady, Laura Silverman, and Julian Stern. This season reportedly marks Scott’s first project with HBO.
The Sherlock actor competes in the current Oscar race for his role as Richard Rodgers in Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater, and holds Emmy nominations for Black Mirror and Ripley. Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, John Melfi, and Dan Bucatinsky executive produce The Comeback. HBO released a first-look image of Kudrow returning as Valerie Cherish.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
