The Comeback Girl
Joan Rivers may no longer be with us, but she lives on in a variety of ways. Her books, her jewelry, and her comedy specials ensure that she’ll be a presence for generations to come. Hot on the heels of HBO’s Hacks (which is loosely inspired by Auntie Joan’s life), Showtime has announced plans for a limited series. The Comeback Girl will find Kathryn Hahn in the role of Joan Rivers. The series has been described thusly: “Trailblazer. Adored. Cruel. Diva. Joan Rivers had a life like no other. At age 54, she was a superstar comedienne…and then it all fell apart. The Comeback Girl is the awe-inspiring untold story of how Joan Rivers persevered through near suicide and professional abyss to rebuild herself and her career to become a global icon.” So, they’ll focus on her firing from The Late Show on FOX, her husband Edgar’s suicide, and her “comeback”.
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