Netflix announces its sixth Dave Chappelle stand-up special, The Closer
The special, Chappelle's first on the streamer since 2019's Sticks And Stones, premieres globally on October 5
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It’s been two years, and one massive global pandemic, since Dave Chappelle last released one of his periodic Netflix stand-up specials.
Not that Chappelle has been anything less than active in the period since Sticks & Stones came out, to a somewhat mixed response, back in 2019; in addition to being one of the most prolific pandemic-era comics running, Chappelle has released multiple shorter specials in the intervening years, including the Netflix-on-YouTube 8:46 (a half-hour set focused on the death of George Floyd and violence against Black Americans), and a pair of Instagram TV specials. Now, Netflix has announced that the sixth official Chappelle special from the streamer is finally here, releasing a teaser today for The Closer, out October 5.
And from that teaser, we can obviously see…Well, nothing, aside from the fact that, yep, Chappelle is there. (Also, nobody’s wearing any masks, which means this was either filmed pre-pandemic—which feels wildly unlikely—or possibly post-vaccine, and not at one of Chappelle’s vaunted Summer Camp shows from last year.)
Material-wise, all we have is a promise that Chappelle intends to be mean and funny, rather than just the former, which: Great. Oh, and Netflix confirmed that Stan Lathan, who also directed the other five Chappelle Netflix specials—The Age Of Spin, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, Equanimity, The Bird Revelation, and Sticks And Stones—is back to helm this one.
And, obviously, the big question mark hanging over this sixth special is right there in the name: With The Closer, is Chappelle suggesting that his time at Netflix might be done? The five previous specials have been massively lucrative for all involved, to the tune of multiple Emmys and Grammys, and, notably, $20 million a pop for Chappelle himself. (They also help maintain his status as one of the premier comics on the planet, with a regular streaming pulpit available for him to use.) There’s no clear reason for him to walk away from any of that, but the title is certainly evocative of a closing chapter. (Unless, of course, he’s just a huge fan of old Kyra Sedgwick crime dramas on TNT.)
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…that scientist who keeps calling me “Janitor”…
I like Dave Chappelle. Once I got into an internet fight over Dave Chappelle that resulted in me buying a Dave Chappelle shirt. And you know what? People really dig my Dave Chappelle shirt.
So take that random internet guy.
So he lives in a little town in Ohio not far from me about all of the shop there have signs in their windows thanking him. Apparently he did a lot for the time during the pandemic and is super nice if you run in to him.
Unless your gay or a woman who was sexually harassed or assaulted by one of his friends
No one anywhere cares what you think. It’s unbelievable how stupid you are
Dipshit can’t even spell “you’re” right. You don’t matter. Nothing you’ve ever said or thought has ever mattered. Go die in a fire
I’m queer, go outside.
This person is queer so no one can have a problem with Dave Chappelle
Remember when AV Club made a list of the best streaming stand up specials and didn’t include Dave Chappelle?
Dave Chappelle has a history of deciding he’s done with projects, even when there is massive money on the table. See: Chappelle’s Show. If the title means he’s done, don’t be surprised.
Yeah, he’s the Robbie Robertson of comedy and this must surely be The Last Waltz.
I believe that promo features just visuals and a sound clip from previous specials, with nothing actually new in it, so I don’t think you can draw a conclusion on anything—except perhaps the title, and even that may say less than you believe (it’s possible it’s not even the same WORD you’re thinking of, as it might mean closer like “the closer you get….”).
Who’s ready for some weird transphobic rants?
You aren’t interesting
Dude was in a skirt! Like, WHAT? I said DO YOU KNOW YOU’RE A MAN?
Also, nobody’s wearing any masks, which means this was either filmed pre-pandemicI went to the Long Beach GP last weekend and I was in the minority when it came to wearing a mask, despite LA requiring it. It was not enforced beyond “wear it when entering the event”.
Of course, they also required vaccination cards or a negative test done on site, but still.
But still what? What’s the point of wearing a mask outside when everyone is vaccinated?
Comedians are like cars – the old ones are nice because you remember where you were when you first drove it, but once they’re past a certain age the reason you keep them around is more nostalgia than performance
this is cute because it points out the entitlement you have. you think you own a comedian because you used to laugh at his jokes
and they dun like shit, breaking down all the time
It’s a good line. It’s not true, but it’s a good line.
i think actually it would be great if he actually retired now. he’s been getting on my nerves a little over the last few years, and it’s starting to get genuinely sad hearing how shredded his voice is from smoking. would be great if he went out while still more or less on top.
Cool! Maybe he can do more shitty, lazy trans jokes!
That would certainly appear to make your day.
Good news if you are homophobic and transphobic