Will Smith is joining the star-studded Quibi crew. The actor, 51, is set to host a new stand-up comedy series, This Joka, for Quibi, a…
features a wide range of comedians from those who are up-and-coming to established pros and even legendary talents in the 16-episode series.
The series will have stand-up sets, as well as one-on-one conversations between Smith and comedians set in popular locations around Las Vegas. “Will’s love and respect for stand-up comedy runs deep, and with this series on Quibi, we hope to discover, learn from, and uplift the next generation of diverse comedic talent,” said Terence Carter, co-president of Westbrook Studios which is producing the show. “The goal ofRELATED:is the latest show to get picked up by Quibi, short for “quick bites,” which has been backed by multiple A-list talents including Jennifer Lopez, Steve Spielberg, Zac Efron and more.
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