Will Smith Is Hosting a Stand-Up Comedy Series for Quibi Titled THIS JOKA
Will Smith has signed on to host and produce a new stand-up comedy series for Quibi titled This Joka. The project is set up with Smith’s production company Westbrook Studios and Topgolf Entertainment Group.
In This Joka, “Smith invites a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, established, and legendary comedians to explore the nature of comedy and its unique ability to bring people together. Shot on location at Topgolf and other popular venues across Las Vegas, the series will showcase stand-up sets, as well as one-on-one conversations between Smith and the comedians, intimate interviews, and docu-style moments backstage and around the city.”
Some of the comics who will be featured in the series include Baron Vaughn, Megan Gailey, Punkie Johnson, Sean Patton, Rosebud Baker, Shane Torres, Clayton English, Christi Chiello, Vanessa Gonzalez, Martin Urbano, Sam Tallent, David Gborie, Jackie Fabulous, Chris Estraded, Rell Battle and Daphnique Springs, with special appearances by George Wallace, Demi Adejuyigbe, and Shawn Wasabi.
Westbrook’s Co-President, Head Of Television, Terence Carter, said in a statement:
“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. The goal of This Joka isn’t just to laugh, but to find the universal human truths behind the laughter.”
The series sounds similar to Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, but instead, it takes place at Top Golf.
The short-form video platform Quibi launches on April 6.
Source: Deadline