‘The Comeback’ Star Dan Bucatinsky on Why the Show Doesn’t Take Sides on AI and the Realities of Shrinking TV Budgets: ‘We’re Not “Euphoria”’

Home TV Columns Apr 12, 2026 8:00pm PT ‘The Comeback’ Star Dan Bucatinsky on Why the Show Doesn’t Take Sides on AI and the Realities of Shrinking TV Budgets: ‘We’re Not “Euphoria”’ By Marc Malkin Plus Icon Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events marcmalkin Latest John Waters Wants to Host the Oscars, Says He’ll Pitch Chris Rock and Will Smith Presenting Together: ‘They Would Come Out and the Movie “Sissy Boy Slap Party” Would Be Showing’ 1 day ago ‘Star Wars’ Voice Star Ashley Eckstein and World Series MVP Husband David Eckstein Releasing Complementary Novel and Memoir: See the Covers (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin ‘Honored’ to Be Working on ‘X-Men’ Reboot Script: ‘No Matter How Much You Got Going on, You Have to Say Yes’ 4 days ago See All JC Olivera/Variety SPOILER ALERT: This story includes details about Episode 4 of “The Comeback” Season 3, now available on HBO Max. Billy Stanton, Valerie Cherish’s longtime publicist-turned-manager-turned-producing partner on “The Comeback,” is more than ready for his closeup. In Episode 4, Billy, played by Dan Bucatinsky, is being photographed for a fictional Variety 50 Over 50 issue. When Valerie [Lisa Kudrow] interrupts the shoot, Billy begs her to step away. “I am suicidal for some solo press,” Billy says. Related Stories Taylor Swift Takes Home Seven Awards at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, Extending Her Record for Most Wins