The Comeback's Final Season Honors Lost Star

The highly anticipated third and final season of HBO's 'The Comeback' is set to premiere on Sunday, March 22. This season will include a poignant tribute to Robert Michael Morris, who portrayed Valerie Cherish's beloved best friend and hairstylist, Mickey Deane. Morris passed away in 2017, and co-creator Lisa Kudrow initially believed the show would conclude after his death, stating Mickey was irreplaceable.

Despite Mickey's absence, the series will introduce Jack O'Brien as Tommy Tomlin, another hairstylist. O'Brien clarified he is not a replacement but aims to carry forward the spirit of the character. The show's creator, Michael Patrick King, praised O'Brien's unique qualities and explained the decision to include him was to help Valerie Cherish cope with her challenges.

The final season, set in 2026, will see Valerie taking a lead role in a sitcom titled 'How's That?,' which is secretly being written by an AI program. The cameras will once again follow her journey through Hollywood's complexities as she navigates this new phase of her career.