The Comeback has been renewed for a third season

The Comeback stars Lisa Kudrow as sitcom actress Valerie Cherish living in modern-day Los Angeles, and the last season of the show aired in 2014.

Lisa and Michael Patrick King - the show's co-creators - said in a statement: "Valerie Cherish has found her way back to the current television landscape. Neither of us are surprised she did."

Amy Gravitt, the ex ecutive vice-president of HBO and Max comedy, is thrilled that the show is returning to HBO, and she "can't wait to see" the new season.

Amy said: "No matter what the industry throws at her, Valerie Cherish is a survivor.

"On the 20th Anniversary of her debut, Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow have brilliantly scripted her return to HBO and we can't wait to see that."

Last year, Lisa revealed that she would love to make another season of The Comeback.

The 61-year-old actress - who is best known for playing Phoebe Buffay in Friends - loved her time on the show, and she felt like another season was "due".

Asked about the possibility of reviving the show, Lisa told Newsweek: "Oh God, I'd love to.

"Michael Patrick King and I are always talking about what would happen next. Always. And it's been nine, 10 years now. So, we're due."

Lisa is also thrilled that The Comeback still gets praise from fans.

The actress feels "proud" that people are still so fond of the show, even though it previously received a mixed response from critics.

She said: "I'm just thrilled and adore anyone who has the level of appreciation for The Comeback that meets the level of pride I have for doing that show. That is thrilling. I'm happy to hear that."

Despite this, Lisa has previously played down the idea that The Comeback might be revived.

She told The Daily Beast: "I don't think we're gonna make it! Not make it ever, but I don't think we're gonna make it in nine years. We also don't know if HBO wants it, by the way."