Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Ricky Velez (The King of Staten Island) is reuniting with Judd Apatow for his first comedy special at HBO.
The untitled special is set to tape later this year.Velez is reteaming with Apatow following their work together on feature The King of Staten Island, which Apatow, co-wrote, directed and produced, and Velez appeared in and co-produced.Apatow will executive produce the special with Velez, along with Jon Kamen, Meredith Bennett, Neal Marshall and Dave Sirulnick.
Mike Bonfiglio (HBO’s May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers) will direct the special and produce with Josh Church. “We love Ricky’s stand up and his comedic honesty.
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