Dan Bucatinsky Hints at ‘The Comeback’ Season 3 Revival
Oh, joy—yet another TV revival rumor swirling around Hollywood like last season’s reheated leftovers. Dan Bucatinsky, who’s been moonlighting between directing gigs and occasional guest spots, has finally addressed the long-gestating question: Could ‘The Comeback’ ever rise from the grave for Season 3? According to a pair of recent interviews (People Magazine, Variety), he didn’t exactly bust out the confetti cannon.
In an exasperated tone during a Hollywood Reporter podcast, Bucatinsky admitted he “would never say never,” but promptly rolled his eyes at the logistical nightmare of coordinating Lisa Kudrow’s calendar with HBO’s budget constraints. Deadline corroborates that HBO execs are intrigued by the cult following yet remain cagey on financial greenlights. Bucatinsky dryly noted that networks “love nostalgia when it fills a balance sheet,” but balk at putting serious coin behind a show with a niche audience—even if that audience includes punch-drunk critics sighing for more Valerie Cherish.
He couldn’t resist an “I told you so” jab at the endless parade of reboots that don’t live up to original magic. “Everyone expects lightning to strike twice,” he grumbled to People, “but it’s not exactly guaranteed.” Sources in Variety stress that while Kudrow remains enthusiastic—calling the character “a perfectly flawed hot mess”—she’s also juggling other passion projects. Bucatinsky pointed out that fans might have to settle for sporadic holiday specials or a one-off “Where Are They Now?” special rather than a full 10-episode arc.
The bigger bummer? Creative hurdles. Bucatinsky lamented that the original show’s meta-commentary on reality TV’s infancy would feel stale unless updated for today’s content-frenzied landscape. He muttered that “podcasts, TikTok drama, streaming wars—sure, we could lampoon it, but is that what people want? Another show bemoaning binge culture?” Deadline insiders say HBO would need a killer script to justify reviving a series that peaked over a decade ago.
But hey, hope springs eternal for completists and podcast recaps. Bucatinsky smiled—rare for our grumpy guru—to admit that if a truly irresistible premise drops in his lap, he’d “jump on board faster than you can say ‘awkward silences.’” So is Season 3 happening? Don’t hold your breath, but maybe keep your DVR ready—just in case. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline
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