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November 10, 2022

By Joe Otterson, Variety

Comedian and actor Chris Rock will be the first to stream a special live on Netflix (Contour RA)

Chris Rock will be the first comedian to air a live streaming special on Netflix, the company has announced.

Details are scarce, but the special is expected to air globally in early 2023. Rock previously collaborated with Netflix on the comedy special “Tamborine” in 2018. He also appeared at the streamer’s “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy festival earlier in 2022, appearing alongside Dave Chappelle.

“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 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.”

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Chris Rock is known for joking about Black health and a recent incident with Will Smith.

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