Lisa Kudrow & MPK Reveal the Secret to Writing “The Comeback” - They Become Every Character @indiewire
Lisa Kudrow & MPK Reveal the Secret to Writing “The Comeback” - They Become Every Character @indiewire
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King join IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast to discuss the creative process behind “The Comeback” and how AI unexpectedly became the spark for Valerie Cherish’s latest storyline.

The duo reveal how conversations around the SAG strike, artificial intelligence, and the future of television inspired the idea of Valerie starring in a mediocre AI-generated multicam sitcom called “How’s That.” Kudrow also shares how improvisation and riffing helped shape the character in real time, turning one lunch conversation into comedy gold.
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Lisa Kudrow & MPK Reveal the Secret to Writing “The Comeback” - They Become Every Character

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