Netflix is expanding its relationship with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, ordering three Kill Tony comedy specials, as well as a new stand-up comedy special.
Hinchcliffe is no stranger to Netflix viewers, he had a previous stand-up special for the streamer and has participated in some of its roast content, perhaps most notably last year’s roast of Tom Brady, where his set was among the most shared on social media. He also famously performed a set at then-candidate Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden last year, where a joke about Puerto Rico angered some viewers.
Still, his Kill Tony podcast frequently tops the comedy charts, and features wannabe comedians putting their names in a hat and getting one minute to impress Hinchcliffe, co-host Brian Redban and celebrity guests that include the likes of Joe Rogan, Shane Gillis, Theo Von, Post Malone and others.
The first special will tape at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas and stream on Netflix April 7.
“Myself and our entire crew of Austin comedians, peers, and upcomers are excited for the opportunity to share our chaotic, insane show with a whole new chunk of the globe,” Hinchcliffe said in a statement. “It all started in a room at The Comedy Store with 12 audience members and barely anyone watching in 2013, after world tours and 700+ Monday releases on YouTube it seems the persistence has paid off and now to think that I can pull a name out of a bucket and that person will be performing standup and an improvised interview on the largest streaming service in the world is both exciting and frightening. It’s the most spontaneous and improvised show that is out there and the creative freedom given to us by Netflix to keep the show in its pure form is a comedian’s dream and we can’t wait to Netflix and Kill.”