Los Angeles: Comedian Chris Rock will be the first artist to perform live on the streaming platform, Netflix Inc said Thursday.
Netflix plans to roll out more live streaming options soon, starting with unscripted series and stand-up specials. Rock’s live performance is the first to be released by the entertainment service.
This will be Rock’s second Netflix stand-up special, following “Chris Rock: Tamborine” in 2018. Also appeared at the “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy festival in early 2022 with Emmy Award-winning comedian Dave Chappelle.
The live-streamed comedy special will air in 2023.
The Rock, who punched actor Will Smith in the face at the 2022 Oscars ceremony, has said he will discuss his reaction to the incident on the Netflix live set.
“People expect me to talk about it, I’m not going to talk about it now,” he said in London during his 2022 Ego Death Tour, which ends later this month. ” The streaming platform said it would provide 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’s vice president of stand-up and comedy formats.
“We’re excited that the whole world will be able to experience a live Chris Rock comedy event and be a part of Netflix history. It’s going to be an unforgettable moment and we’re honored to have Chris carry the torch.” Is.
