Rory Scovel Sets New Netflix Comedy Special 'Show Must Go On'
The comedian returns to the platform for his first new hour since 2017. The special premieres globally on August 11.
“Scovel returns to Netflix with a new hour for the first time since 2017’s Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time.”
Rory Scovel will premiere a new stand-up special, Show Must Go On, on Netflix this August, according to Deadline. The global release is set for Tuesday, August 11.
The comedian returns to the streaming giant for his first new hour on the platform since 2017's Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time. The new special was filmed at The Neptune theater in Seattle, Washington.
What is the new special about?
Details on the material Scovel covers in Show Must Go On have not been revealed. The special was directed by Scott Moran. Producers include Scovel, Alex Bach and Daniel Powell of Irony Point, Molly Mandel, and Matt Schuler.
What else has Rory Scovel done?
Scovel's past comedy specials include The Charleston Special (2015), Live Without Fear (2021), and Religion, Sex, and a Few Things In Between (2024) for Max. He has built a parallel career as an actor, with credits on HBO's Rooster, Apple TV's Physical, and in Damien Chazelle's Babylon. He recently appeared in an episode of the HBO Max series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America and will be seen in the upcoming Amazon MGM comedy Judgment Day starring Will Ferrell and Zac Efron.
Previously, Scovel co-created and starred in the Comedy Central series Robbie and wrote for multiple seasons of The Eric Andre Show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Rory Scovel's new special filmed?
The special was shot at The Neptune theater in Seattle, Washington.
When was Rory Scovel's last Netflix special?
His previous Netflix special was Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time, which was released in 2017.
Who directed 'Show Must Go On'?
The special was directed by Scott Moran.
What other streaming platforms have featured Rory Scovel's comedy?
In addition to Netflix, Scovel has released specials on Max, including Religion, Sex, and a Few Things In Between in 2024.
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