Netflix will be broadcasting a live event for the first time

It will be the comedy show, the second for Rock with Netflix Available early 2023The company added in a statement.

“Chris Rock is one of the most famous and important comedic voices of our generation.”Netflix Vice President of Comedy said, Ruby Brow in the text.

“We’re excited that the whole world can experience a stand-up comedy event with Chris Rock and go on Netflix history.”

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The comedian has been at the center of the controversy after the slap he received from Will Smith at the Oscars.

“This will be an unforgettable moment and we are very honored to have Chris behind the wheel,” he said.

Netflix, which lost its first subscribers earlier this year before the announcement Recently slept againtried new models, including a cheaper subscription with commercials.

On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Netflix has evaluated live sports programming on your platform for the first time.

Rivals like Disney + s Amazon Prime Video They already offer live sports and music events within their programming.

Netflix She has promoted stand-up comedy festivals in more than 35 Los Angeles locations, but these shows are not yet available on her platform.

Rock, one of the most popular comedians in and out of the US, made headlines in March when actor Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards.