

“Increasingly, Netflix is becoming the preeminent destination for stand-up comedy, partnering with top-tier talent across a wide variety of styles and humor, enabling them to bring their fresh, distinctive and hilarious voices to our members in 190 countries around the world. I can't wait to get back on stage,” said Rock.


“I'm very excited to be working with Ted and Lisa and all the good people at Netflix. There is no one like him, and Netflix offers the global platform and creative freedom that will serve as a perfect home for someone with his incredible talent,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. " Chris Rock is a beloved actor and director, and his remarkable stand-up makes him comic royalty. The first show will tape in 2017, following a new world tour being planned now. Marking the multiple Emmy Award-winning comedian’s return to stand-up after an eight-year absence, Rock will tape two all-new specials that will debut on Netflix around the world. Beverly Hills, Calif., Octo- Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, is bringing its members two brand new comedy specials from one of the funniest and most influential comedians of all time: the one and only Chris Rock.
