Chris Rock goes the place no comic has gone earlier than — reside on Netflix.
The streaming large mentioned Thursday (Nov. 10) that Rock would be the first artist to carry out on the corporate’s first-ever reside, world streaming occasion. The comedy particular is about to stream in early 2023, however few different particulars have been revealed.
“Chris Rock is likely one of the most iconic and vital comedic voices of our era,” Robbie Praw, Netflix vp of stand-up and comedy codecs mentioned in an announcement. “We’re thrilled your entire world will have the ability to expertise a reside Chris Rock comedy occasion and be part of Netflix historical past. This shall be an unforgettable second and we’re so honored that Chris is carrying this torch.”
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This would be the first vital check of reside streaming on Netflix, probably opening the door for different packages to get the reside therapy. It will likely be Rock’s second Netflix stand-up particular. His first, Chris Rock: Tamborine, debuted in February 2018; Rock additionally appeared on the streamer’s Netflix Is a Joke comedy competition earlier this 12 months alongside buddy Dave Chappelle.
The as-yet-unnamed particular shall be Rock’s seventh stand-up particular to this point. The comic is presently on his Ego Demise world tour, which can hold him on the highway by means of a Nov. 20 date on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood; he’ll then play a collection of dates with Chappelle that kick off on Dec. 1 in San Diego and run by means of a Dec. 16 gig at Seattle’s Local weather Pledge Area.
