Kevin Hart describes teaming up with Chris Rock for the documentary on their short stand-up tour as the “story about two separate journeys, but somehow align and end up at the same intersection at the top.” The duo co-headlined five shows in 2022, and Netflix’s Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only provides a peek behind the curtain into the lives of Rock and Hart.
“In a first-of-its-kind documentary, Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only will give audiences a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of two comedy titans,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “This exclusive film follows Hart and Rock as they give first-hand accounts of their early lives, struggles, triumphs, and their unbreakable brotherhood.
The 2022 five-night arena tour produced by Live Nation kicked off on July 21st at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY, followed by stops at Prudential Center in Newark, Madison Square Garden in New York, and PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. The “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed” tour wrapped up in Brooklyn at Barclays Center on July 25th.
“When Chris and I realized we were both going to be on tour this year, we immediately knew we needed to do something special. We have been friends and mentors to each other for 20 years, but we have never shared a headlining stage together – until now. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the return of live comedy than to co-headline a show with my brother Chris Rock. This is a major moment in comedy and one for the history books,” stated Rock in the tour announcement.
Rashidi Harper (Hip Hop Uncovered) directed the documentary, with CR Enterprises’ Chris Rock and Hartbeat’s Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Luke Kelly-Clyne serving as producers. The 51B’s Rashidi Harper, Malcolm Spellman, and Oby M. Okoye also produce. Executive producers include Hartbeat’s Thai Randolph, Jeff Clanagan, Mike Stein, Dave Becky, and Kevin Healey.
Netflix has set a December 12, 2023 premiere.
