Netflix has announced that comedian Chris Rock will make history as the headliner of the streaming service’s first-ever live, global streaming event. It will be Rock’s second Netflix stand-up special. His first, “Chris Rock: Tamborine,’ debuted in February 2018.
“Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” Robbie Praw, Netflix’s vice president of stand-up and comedy formats, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled the entire world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history. This will be an unforgettable moment and we’re so honored that Chris is carrying this torch.”
The upcoming special from Rock will build on Netflix’s previous work in live comedy. In May, the streaming giant featured “Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival”, which saw more than 330 comedians perform 295 shows across over 35 venues in Los Angeles. The festival also included Dodger Stadium’s first-ever live stand-up comedy show, according to a press release.
Rock’s live Netflix comedy special is set to stream in early 2023.