Aziz Ansari Sets New Netflix Special and Says ‘I Believe It’s My Best One’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Aziz Ansari is back with another Netflix special, premiering in 2027. This marks his seventh stand-up special and fifth for Netflix, solidifying his place in the streamer's comedy history. He was the first comedian to release an original Netflix special.
Ansari will tape the hour at the State Theatre New Jersey on October 29th, directing the special and executive producing alongside Marc Lieberman. Above Average is the production company.
"I’m so excited to provide a quote for another press release about one of my projects,” Ansari said in a quote provided in the project's press release. "If anyone is reading beyond the headline, please know I’m very excited about this special and I believe it’s my best one."
Ansari's previous Netflix specials include: "Buried Alive" (2013), "Live at Madison Square Garden" (2015), "Right Now" (2019), "Nightclub Comedian" (2022), "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening" (2010), and "Dangerously Delicious" (2012).
A celebrated comedic voice of the 2010s, Ansari is known for his roles in "Parks and Recreation," "Master of None" (for which he won two Emmys), "Human Giant," "Funny People," "This Is the End," "I Love You, Man," and the recently released "Good Fortune."