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Netflix plans to roll out more livestreaming
options soon, starting with unscripted series and stand-up
specials. Rock’s live performance is the first one that the
entertainment service has unveiled.
This will be Rock's second Netflix stand-up special following
“Chris Rock: Tamborine” in 2018. The Emmy Award-winning comedian
also appeared in the "Netflix Is a Joke" comedy festival in
early 2022 with Dave Chappelle.
The livestreamed comedy special will air in 2023.
Rock, who was famously smacked in the face by actor Will Smith
at the 2022 Oscars ceremony, has said he will discuss his
reaction to the incident in the live Netflix set.
“People expect me to talk about the bullshit, I’m not going to
talk about it right now," he said in London during his 2022 Ego
Death tour that ends later this month. "I’ll get to it
eventually, on Netflix.”
The streaming platform said it will give more details about the
live Rock event later.
“Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic
voices of our generation,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix vice
president of stand-up and comedy formats. “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.”
(Reporting by Danielle Broadway in Los Angeles; Editing by
Matthew Lewis)
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