Actor Malin Akerman discusses potential return for 'The Comeback' season 3 following a 11-year break (Exclusive Interview)
Malin Akerman, known for her role as Juna Milken in the popular HBO series "The Comeback", has expressed her desire to reprise her character in the upcoming third season. However, her actual participation in the show remains uncertain.
Akerman was the first person to be cast on "The Comeback", having been offered the role after reading all eight episodes of the show. In the series, her character Juna Milken is a musician turned actress who appeared in the first season and made recurring appearances in the second season. If she does return for season 3, she hopes her character will appear in an episode or two.
The third season of "The Comeback" will definitely feature original cast members including Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish. Kudrow and creator Michael Patrick King have shared their excitement about the return of the series, with Kudrow mentioning that they would love for Akerman's character to return as well.
The production for the upcoming season will begin this summer, with the show set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max in 2026. Akerman has been texting with Kudrow about the return of the series, and she is excited about the prospect of reprising her role.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her return, Akerman is confident that her character has many layers and is described as having all the juicy stuff that one would want in a role.
In the meantime, Akerman is currently focused on her upcoming Netflix series, "The Hunting Wives", which premieres on Monday, July 21.
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Juna Milken's potential return in the upcoming third season of "The Comeback" is a topic of interest, especially since Malin Akerman, who portrays Juna, hopes her character will appear in some episodes.."); Akerman's current focus isn't only on the prospect of reprising her role in "The Comeback"; she is also looking forward to the premiere of her upcoming Netflix series, "The Hunting Wives".