Nov 10 (Reuters) – Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) mentioned on Thursday that comic Chris Rock would be the first artist to carry out stay on the streaming platform.
Netflix plans to roll out extra livestreaming choices quickly, beginning with unscripted collection and stand-up specials. Rock’s stay efficiency is the primary one which the leisure service has unveiled.
This shall be Rock’s second Netflix stand-up particular following “Chris Rock: Tamborine” in 2018. The Emmy Award-winning comic additionally appeared within the “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy pageant in early 2022 with Dave Chappelle.
The livestreamed comedy particular will air in 2023.
Rock, who was famously smacked within the face by actor Will Smith on the 2022 Oscars ceremony, has mentioned he’ll focus on his response to the incident within the stay Netflix set.
“Individuals anticipate me to speak concerning the bullshit, I’m not going to speak about it proper now,” he mentioned in London throughout his 2022 Ego Loss of life tour that ends later this month. “I’ll get to it will definitely, on Netflix.”
The streaming platform mentioned it would give extra particulars concerning the stay Rock occasion later.
“Chris Rock is likely one of the most iconic and essential comedic voices of our technology,” mentioned Robbie Praw, Netflix vp of stand-up and comedy codecs. “We’re thrilled your complete world will be capable of expertise a stay 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.”
Reporting by Danielle Broadway in Los Angeles
Enhancing by Matthew Lewis
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