HBO’s The Comeback is officially turning into a family affair. TVLine has confirmed that several new recurring cast members have joined the revival — including series star Lisa Kudrow’s real-life son, Julian Stern, who will be making his on-screen TV debut.
Additional new faces include Abbi Jacobson (Broad City), John Early (The Great North), Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola), Tony Macht (Dying for Sex), Brittany O’Grady (The White Lotus), and Zane Phillips (Legacies).
While details about their characters are still under wraps, the announcement marks one of the most intriguing ensemble updates yet for the acclaimed meta-comedy. The Comeback originally aired in 2005 before returning for a second season in 2014. Its upcoming third and final season is set to premiere in 2026, closing the book on Valerie Cherish’s long (and hilariously awkward) journey back to the spotlight.
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NBC’s St. Denis Medical is beefing up its Season 2 guest roster with a slew of comedic talent. Expect appearances from Kristen Schaal (Bob’s Burgers) as Ashley, a sci-fi enthusiast who romances one of the staff; Lauren Weedman (Hacks) as Pam, a retired nurse drawn back into the fray; and Frankie Quiñones (What We Do in the Shadows) as Leslie, the hospital’s security guard and resident gossip hub.
Also joining are Lauren Lapkus (Good Girls) and Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones) as a couple recovering from a gender reveal party gone disastrously wrong; Jonah Beckett (The Sex Lives of College Girls) as Kyle, a college student with a mysterious illness; and Jeremiah Brown (Love Island USA) as Jeff, Kyle’s Ultimate Frisbee-playing roommate. The show’s sophomore season premieres Monday, Nov. 3 at 8/7c with a double-episode debut.
Netflix has revealed the full cast for The Body, an upcoming coming-of-age thriller from writer-director Quinn Shephard. The story follows a high school dance team whose hazing ritual spirals into chaos after a supernatural event gives them haunting glimpses of the future.
Series regulars include Kristina Bogic (Playing Gracie Darling), Sara Boustany (PEN15), Geena Meszaros (Wayward), Nnamdi Asomugha (When the Streetlights Go On), Louisa Krause (Ray Donovan), Shirley Chen (The Resident), Jackson Kelly (The Pitt), and Sofia Wylie (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series).
Prime Video is adding biblical gravitas to its lineup with Joseph of Egypt, a sweeping drama based on the Old Testament story. New recurring cast members include Alexa Mansour (The Walking Dead: World Beyond) as Asenath, Shila Ommi (Tehran) as Senebsen, Christopher Maleki (Law & Order: Organized Crime) as Potiphar, Alonso Rappa (Dark Winds) as Benjamin, Johnny Visotcky (NCIS: Origins) as Zebulun, and Jay Abdo (SEAL Team) as Bastis. A premiere date has yet to be announced.
Finally, NBC’s Chicago Med is expanding its own family tree: Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire) has been cast as David, the eldest son of Sharon Goodwin (played by series regular S. Epatha Merkerson). He’ll make his first appearance in Episode 6 of the current season — promising to bring new personal drama to one of the show’s most steadfast characters.