As a long-time admirer of John Mulaney, I can confidently say that his return to live television for Netflix’s upcoming variety talk show is nothing short of exhilarating! With his impressive resume and undeniable comedic talent, this Chicago native has certainly come a long way since his early days as a stand-up comedian and writer for Saturday Night Live.
John Mulaney is making a comeback to the live stage for Netflix’s upcoming live talk show series. Originally hailing from Chicago, Mulaney’s career took off significantly after he began as a stand-up comedian and writer for Saturday Night Live. Since gracing our TV screens in 2008, this talented comedian has produced and starred in numerous Netflix comedy specials, such as the critically acclaimed “Kid Gorgeous” in 2018 and “Baby J” in 2023. Though he briefly stepped away from the live stage, Mulaney teamed up with actor Nick Kroll to create and star in the Broadway show “Oh, Hello” in 2016.
John Mulaney has previously hosted a talk show, and this year he created and hosted “Everybody’s In L.A.” on Netflix, which was a talk show that utilized the gathering of comedians in Los Angeles for the Netflix is a Joke festival. Originally, Mulaney aimed to produce a live variety show showcasing the skills of well-known comedians, and he is now set to bring his dream to life with a new live variety talk show on Netflix.
In a exciting turn of events, the versatile author will share the role of executive producer and host for the upcoming series from his production company, Multiple Camera Productions. Notably, Netflix is stepping into live production with its cooking series Dinner Time Live with David Chang. Given Mulaney’s track record, it’s anticipated that he will pave a unique path for Netflix’s latest endeavor, leaving us guessing about the eccentric and hilarious personalities and comedians he might bring this time around.
Everybody’s in John Mulaney’s Orbit
Over the span of his extensive career in humor, Mulaney has forged numerous relationships that are undoubtedly beneficial for his upcoming variety show. Throughout his tenure at Saturday Night Live, Mulaney demonstrated his comedic abilities through popular sketches such as the iconic Stefon character he developed alongside actor and comedian Bill Hader.
Apart from being well-known for his work on Saturday Night Live, John Mulaney is also a talented voice actor. He’s appeared in the hit animated series Big Mouth alongside Nick Kroll and the critically acclaimed film Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers alongside fellow SNL alum Andy Samberg. In addition, Mulaney voiced the beloved character Spider-Ham in the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse franchise – a role that earned widespread acclaim. Notably, Big Mouth gave rise to a spinoff series titled Human Resources.
Similar to many comedians who challenge the boundaries of humor, Mulaney has experienced a complex and sometimes contentious past. Beyond composing jokes that actors have declined to deliver, he’s also been candid about his personal hardships. Known for grappling with drug addiction throughout his career, he frequently incorporated it into his work. More recently, he’s been open about his sobriety and used this experience as inspiration for new, invigorating material. With a renewed outlook on life, Mulaney is gaining even more prominence in the comedy world. Fingers crossed that his upcoming live variety show will further solidify his status as a contemporary comedy icon.
Stream “Everybody’s in L.A.” along with other latest John Mulaney specials such as “Baby J” and “John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch” on Netflix.
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2024-10-12 00:18