Dave Chappelle's Hollywood Bowl Show Will Not Get a Netflix Release, Attack Not the Reason Though
justjared.comDave Chappelle made headlines last week when he was attacked on stage during his show at the Hollywood Bowl, but it doesn’t seem like we’re going to see the professional footage anytime soon.
It has confirmed that the show, which was part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest, will not appear on the streaming service’s upcoming lineup of comedy specials.
THR reports that the absence from the lineup “isn’t due to the assault.” Click inside to read more… A source told the outlet, “The streamer made it clear before the festival that the comedian’s four sold-out Hollywood Bowl shows were not being taped for a special. Chappelle had his own cameras present to film the show — as comics often do when working out new material (as Chappelle was).
Professionally shot footage of the attack likely does exist and could eventually see the light of day in some fashion, but it’s not part of Netflix’s plans.” Specials that will be included in the lineup are from Bill Burr, Amy Schumer, Pete Davidson, and more. Dave has opened up about speaking with his attacker.
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