Chris Rock’s reside Netflix particular will air only a week earlier than the Oscars, the streamer stated, elevating expectations that the comic will tackle the stunning second he was slapped by Will Smith throughout final yr’s Hollywood award present.
On Saturday night “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” will turn out to be the first-ever occasion proven in actual time on Netflix, accompanied by pre- and post-show leisure that includes celebrities from Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer to Sir Paul McCartney and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Netflix didn’t touch upon the fabric of Rock’s predominant present, however the comedian has spent a lot of the final yr touring stand-up venues world wide with a routine that has included jokes about “The Slap.”
Last March, Smith climbed onto the Oscars stage and slapped Rock throughout the face in response to a joke the comedian made concerning the intently cropped hair of his spouse Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia.
Rock was requested by Los Angeles police on the time whether or not he wished to file a report in opposition to Smith, however he declined, and he has not publicly addressed the incident exterior of his stand-up reveals since.
“March 4 will be a hilarious evening, with an incredible set from Chris Rock — one of the greatest stand-ups of all-time — and contributions from an amazing lineup of special guests,” stated Netflix comedy vice-president Robbie Praw.
“Our goal is to deliver the best stand-up comedy to our members and this live streaming event further reinforces all the ways we continue to invest in the genre.”
Netflix, the world’s main streaming platform, has lured thousands and thousands of viewers away from conventional broadcast tv, however it misplaced subscribers for the primary time final yr.
The firm, which has since returned to development, has been experimenting with numerous new fashions, together with reside content material.
The streaming firm already hosts a reside comedy competition at greater than 35 venues in Los Angeles, although these reveals haven’t but been obtainable in actual time on its platform.
From subsequent yr Netflix will air the Screen Actors Guild awards — an vital pre-Oscars Hollywood award present — reside on its platform.
According to a number of studies the corporate can also be trying into providing reside sports activities on its platform. Rivals together with Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video already provide reside occasions together with sports activities and musical occasions.
Saturday’s comedy present might be Rock’s second for Netflix, after the pre-recorded 2018 “Chris Rock: Tamborine.”
The ninety fifth Academy Awards happen this yr on March 12.
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