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John Mulaney to Launch Live Variety Talk Show on Netflix
Comedian and author John Mulaney is set to host a new live variety talk show on Netflix, as announced by the streaming platform in a recent post on X. This upcoming show is expected to bear similarities to Mulaney’s previous project, Everybody’s in LA, which aired for six episodes in May 2024.
Production Insights and Expectations
Mulaney will not only host but also serve as the showrunner through his production company. While specific details about the new series remain under wraps, Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, highlighted at an event in Los Angeles that Everybody’s in LA demonstrated the potential of a weekly live talk/variety format on their platform. He remarked that it was “bold, original, fresh, and unpredictable,” expressing excitement about collaborating with Mulaney for this live endeavor.
John Mulaney will host a new LIVE variety talk show on Netflix in early 2025.
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— Netflix (@netflix) October 10, 2024
The Streaming Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
Netflix has garnered criticism for its tendency to cancel shows before they can build an audience—even those praised by critics—such as Jeff Goldblum’s series Kaos, which recently faced cancellation. However, Bajaria acknowledged that viewership numbers for Everybody’s in LA were modest. This suggests that the streaming giant may be willing to adapt its approach under certain circumstances.
The platform has shown resilience when it comes to supporting comedians who stir controversy; Dave Chappelle’s specials are a prime example of this trend. One reason behind this could be that comedy specials and talk shows are significantly less expensive to produce than scripted programming.
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