Chris Rock in a nonetheless from the teaser. (courtesy: chrisrock)
Chris Rock’s dwell Netflix particular will air only a week earlier than the Oscars, the streamer mentioned Tuesday, elevating expectations that the comic will deal with the stunning second he was slapped by Will Smith throughout final yr’s Hollywood award present. This Saturday night Chris Rock: Selective Outrage will grow 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 foremost 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 towards Smith, however he declined, and he has not publicly addressed the incident outdoors of his stand-up exhibits 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,” mentioned 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 hundreds of 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 dwell content material.
The streaming firm already hosts a dwell comedy pageant at greater than 35 venues in Los Angeles, although these exhibits haven’t but been accessible in actual time on its platform.
From subsequent yr Netflix will air the Screen Actors Guild awards – an essential pre-Oscars Hollywood award present – dwell on its platform.
According to a number of stories the corporate can also be wanting into providing dwell sports activities on its platform. Rivals together with Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video already provide dwell occasions together with sports activities and musical occasions.
Saturday’s comedy present will probably 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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