Aziz Ansari to film fifth Netflix special in New Jersey this October
Comedian Aziz Ansari will tape his fifth original stand-up special for Netflix at the State Theatre New Jersey on October 29.
Production details and timeline
The hour-long performance is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2027. Ansari will direct the project and executive produce it alongside Marc Lieberman. Above Average serves as the production company for this release.
Previous work with the streamer
This new title marks his seventh special overall but only the fifth developed specifically for the platform. He previously released Buried Alive in 2013, which made him the first comedian to launch an original special on the service. His other recent releases include Nightclub Comedian from 2022 and Right Now from 2019.
Artist statement on the project
Ansari expressed excitement about the upcoming release in a quote provided for press materials. He stated that he believes this special represents his best work to date. The comedian noted he is eager to provide another quote regarding one of his projects.
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- Variety
- Hypebeast
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