Netflix has a new star-studded comedy competition series coming soon!
Funny AF with Kevin Hart has added a stacked lineup of comedy stars like Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Kumail Nanjiani, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser as special guest judges in the first six episodes.
The goal of the show is for Kevin to seek out the “next big name in stand-up,” with the winner of the show receiving their own Netflix Stand-Up Special as a reward!
Keep reading to find out more…
Episodes will be spread out and released across three weeks, culminating with the semi-final and finale aired live on Netflix, with viewers able to vote in real-time during the live shows for their favorite.
The first four episodes will premiere on April 20, followed by episodes five through six on April 27. After that, the semi-final and finale will air on May 4 and May 5, respectively, live at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET.
The live shows will also take place during the annual Netflix is a Joke Fest.
Here is the synopsis shared by Netflix, “Kevin Hart knows what it takes to turn a mic and a dream into comedy superstardom. In Funny AF, he’s searching for the next comedian ready to follow that path.”
“In this uncensored comedy competition, rising stand-ups from across the country step into the spotlight hoping to make the same leap Kevin once did from grinding it out in small clubs to headlining their own specials. Along the way, Kevin and a circle of comedy heavyweights will decide who progresses in the competition, offering a behind-the-curtain look at the pressure, triumphs and occasional bombs that shape a career in stand-up. The mission is simple: find the next great voice in comedy with the guts, perspective, and punchlines to become the next household name. The competition builds to live final rounds where a global vote will determine the ultimate winner.”
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