Universal Announces The Comeback King Starring Glen Powell

Universal Pictures has announced the title of an upcoming comedy film starring Glen Powell and directed by Judd Apatow, revealing it as The Comeback King with a planned release on February 5, 2027. The project, which entered production recently, centers on a country western singer navigating a career decline.

Powell leads the cast in the titular role, portraying the struggling performer in a story co-written by the actor and Apatow. Supporting roles feature Cristin Milioti, known for her work in The Penguin; Madelyn Cline, recognized from I Know What You Did Last Summer; comedian Li Jun Hao; and Stavros Halkias, who appeared in Bugonia. The screenplay marks a collaboration between Powell, who has writing credits on projects like the Netflix film Hit Man and the Hulu series Chad Powers, and Apatow, returning to narrative feature directing after his 2022 Netflix comedy The Bubble.

Apatow will also produce the film through his Apatow Productions banner, as part of his ongoing partnership with Universal. Powell serves as a producer alongside Dan Cohen under their Barnstorm banner, which recently secured a first-look deal with the studio. Kevin Misher, former president of production...