One of the biggest headlines coming out of the first annual Netflix Is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles was the brazen attack of Dave Chappelle, but don't expect to see that on the streaming service anytime soon.Before even the festival began - which ran in various venues in Los Angeles from April 28 through May 8 - Netflix made it clear that Chappelle's four sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl were not being filmed for a future Netflix special.Chappelle did have his own cameras there to film his performances, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which were filming the comedian as he worked out new material during the performances.
No special:One of the biggest headlines coming out of the first annual Netflix Is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles was the brazen attack of Dave Chappelle, but don't expect to see that on the streaming service anytime soon Netflix:Before even the festival began - which ran in various venues in Los Angeles from April 28 through May 8 - Netflix made it clear that Chappelle's four sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl were not being filmed for a future Netflix specialThe report adds that, 'professionally shot footage of the attack likely does exist,' and it's possible Netflix could utilize it in some way.Still, there are no immediate plans to use the footage of the attack, which happened last Tuesday night.
Chappelle was in the middle of his set when a 23-year-old man named Isaiah Lee, jumped on stage and tackled the comedian. Attack:The report adds that, 'professionally shot footage of the attack likely does exist,' and it's possible Netflix could utilize it in some wayHe was quickly pulled off Chappelle by security and taken into custody by the LA County Sheriff's office.He was booked on a single.
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