Netflix announces four new Dave Chappelle specials four months after controversy
All of the chosen talent are veterans, having worked in comedy for at least three decades.
'I’ve been doing this a long time and comedians like Quake and Donnell are not only friends but have inspired my own career,' Chappelle said of the selected comics, perHe added, 'Anyone in the comedy community knows these names and knows their time to shine is long overdue. I am proud to be a part of this moment.'
When The Closer premiered in October it was met with criticism from the transgender community, as many took offense to the content of the show and called it transphobic.During that time the company CEO Ted Sarandos stood behind it and said it was 'consistent with our comedy offering, it’s consistent with Dave Chappelle’s comedy brand and this is one of those times when there’s something on Netflix that you’re not going to like.
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