Overview

• HBO announced that Christopher Briney has joined the Emmy-winning comedy for its fifth season and released a first-look image with Jean Smart in a Las Vegas casino.
• Details about Briney’s character remain under wraps.
• Season 5 is currently in production, with the cast spotted filming in Manhattan in addition to Las Vegas locations.
• Press materials describe the season as the show’s fifth and final, though HBO Max has not issued its own formal confirmation that the series will end.
• The new season is expected to debut in 2026, with returning cast members including Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato and Rose Abdoo.