Rush Hour‘s Chris Tucker is headlining his first full length stand-up comedy special, Chris Tucker Live, on Netflix. The special will debut on July 10, 2015 and will feature Tucker sharing his experiences as well as impersonating some of his famous friends. Chris Tucker Live was shot in Atlanta, Georgia at the Fox Theatre and directed by Phil Joanou.
“Chris Tucker is a true global movie star and a one-of-a-kind talent whose remarkable energy, delivery and original style make him one of the funniest comedians of our time,” stated Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. “We cannot wait to share his distinct and hilarious voice with our members across the globe.”
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, one of the true global leaders in entertainment, on my first comedy special,” said Chris Tucker. “Before people started seeing me in movies, I was doing standup. It’s always been a part of me, and now I’m excited to share it with my fans around the world.”
Tucker’s other credits include Friday, Money Talks, and Silver Linings Playbook.
-By Rebecca Murray
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