‘The Comeback’ is back for Valerie Cherish’s curtain call
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Key Points:
- "The Comeback," starring Lisa Kudrow as actress Valerie Cherish, returns for its final season on HBO Max after originally premiering in 2002 and last airing in 2014, known for its humorous and self-aware critique of the entertainment industry.
- The new season addresses recent industry events such as the pandemic, union strikes, and the rise of artificial intelligence, with Valerie starring in a sitcom written by AI, reflecting real-world concerns about technology's impact on scripted television.
- Executive producer Michael Patrick King emphasizes that the show targets ego rather than Hollywood itself, using comedy to explore the pitfalls of chasing fame, while Kudrow describes Valerie's engagement with AI as her "ultimate battle."
- The production of Season 3 was expedited to
