Overview

• HBO Max confirmed Briney’s addition to the Emmy-winning comedy as Season 5 continues production.
• A newly released photo shows Briney alongside Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance, with his shirt open to reveal tattoos.
• No character name or story details have been announced for Briney’s role.
• Season 5 is expected to premiere in 2026, following location shoots reported in Manhattan and other hubs.
• Cast members Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato and Rose Abdoo return, and while some have suggested this could be the final season, HBO Max has not confirmed that.