Trevor Noah is releasing his third stand-up special, I Wish You Would, on Netflix this November.
Trevor Noah is a name that requires no introduction, especially in the stand-up comedy circles.
He has been a part of many shows, including Netflix specials like Son of Patricia and Afraid of the Dark.
His most notable work to date has been hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Last month, Noah announced his unexpected departure from the show after hosting it for a whopping seven years.
According to Deadline, Noah taped his stand-up special in Toronto, Canada, just the day after he announced his official departure from The Daily Show.
The creative is being produced by Noah’s production company with the team including Norm Aladjem, Bob Bain, Derek Van Pelt, and Sanaz Yamin.
Why is Noah Leaving the Show?
When Trevor Noah first joined the show as a host in 2015, he was not received with the same enthusiasm as his predecessor, Jon Stewart. He was selected from a pool of contenders, including Adam Poehler and Chris Rock, who turned the offer down.
Despite the bumpy start, it did not take Trevor Noah much time to make the show his own and become synonymous with it.
Therefore, Noah’s exit feels a little rushed. He said in his announcement that after hosting the show through the Covid-19 pandemic and Trump’s rule, he feels like his “time is up”.
Who will replace him?
Nothing has been announced by The Daily Show yet. Reportedly, the show will establish a rotating guest model when it returns on January 17, 2023.
The show will likely use Noah’s exit to reinvent from scratch.
As for Noah, he spoke about wanting to reinvent himself as a stand-up comedian. I Thought You Would is likely the start of many more stints like this in the future.
I Wish You Would starts streaming on Netflix on November 22, 2022.
About I Wish You Would
I Wish You Would is a stand-up comedy show starring former The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah. It is produced by Day Zero Productions (Noah’s production company.). The production crew includes Bob Bain, Norm Aladjem, Derek Van Pelt, and Sanaz Yamin.
The show will explore the comedian’s love for curry, troubles related to modern communications and his experience of learning German,
It will start streaming on Netflix from November 22, 2022.
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