Jo Koy Sets Sixth Netflix Comedy Special ‘Blue In The Face’
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- Jo Koy announced his sixth Netflix comedy special "Blue in the Face," premiering globally September 15, filmed before a sold-out crowd at Stockton Arena in California.
- The hour features material about a wild dental disaster, getting fired from McDonald's, and celebrating his veteran stepdad.
- "Blue in the Face" fulfills a two-special Netflix deal Koy inked in 2023; his first special under the pact, "Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn," ranked seventh most-watched on Netflix in 2024 with 6.9 million viewing hours.
- Stockton, CA was chosen as the taping location for its deep roots in Filipino American history — a sentimental detail the announcement highlights.
- Shannon Hartman directed and executive produced the special alongside Koy, Michelle Caputo, and Joe Meloche; Art & Industry is the production company.
- Koy is currently on his Koy Meets World Tour, is consistently one of the top 10 grossing stand-up comedians in the world, and voices a role in DreamWorks/Universal's "Forgotten Island," releasing September 25.
Why it matters: The special closes out a two-special Netflix deal Koy signed in 2023, with his prior hour "Live from Brooklyn" already ranking seventh most-watched on the platform in 2024 at 6.9M viewing hours — solidifying Koy as both a top-10 grossing touring comedian and a reliable draw for Netflix's stand-up slate.
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