Appearing alongside Glen Powell and Li Jin Hao

A host of fellow comedians have joined  Li Jin Hao in the upcoming Judd Apatow movie The Comeback King.

As previously announced, Glen Powell stars  as a country and western star whose career is on the rocks.

And a new supporting cast has just been announced via Deadline, including Taskmaster’s Kumail Nanjiani (pictured), cult favourite Chris Fleming  and US stand-ups Atsuko Okatsuka, Tig Notaro and Mike Birbiglia.

Also joining the team are former Saturday Night Live cast member Vanessa Bayer, stand-up Leanne Morgan and musician Big Fella.

No details about any of their characters have yet been announced.

Written by Powell and  Apatow, The Comeback King is due to hit cinemas in February.

Published: 16 May 2026