Will Smith‘s stand-up special is heading to Quibi.
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The Jeffrey Katzenberg-founded mobile subscription service acquired a 16-episode special from Smith as part of its efforts to compete with Netflix when it arrives on April 6th.
The show is yet to bag a due date.
In the show, Smith plays host to a diverse guest list of comedians, ranging from up-and-comers to legendary performers. “This Joka” showcases their stand-up sets and will feature one-on-one conversations between Smith and the comedians plus docu-style moments shot backstage and around Vegas.
On the line-up?
Baron Vaughn, Megan Gailey, Punkie Johnson, Sean Patton, Rosebud Baker, Shane Torres, Clayton English, Christi Chiello, Vanessa Gonzalez, Martin Urbano, Sam Tallent, David Gborie, Jackie Fabulous, Chris Estraded, Rell Battle and Daphnique Springs.
Stay tuned for more updates.
