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Will Smith to Lead New Comedy Series

Will Smith to Lead New Comedy SeriesWENN

The former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is expected to take a trip to Las Vegas to host an upcoming stand-up comedy docuseries that features a batch of talents.

AceShowbizWill Smith is heading back to the small screen to host a stand-up comedy series for Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg‘s new Quibi initiative.

This Joka” will explore the world of comedy, while featuring stand-up showcases from on-the-rise comedians and interviews conducted by Smith, who will also executive produce the series alongside his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Shot in and around Las Vegas, the 16-episode show will feature the talents of Baron Vaughn, Megan Gailey, Punkie Johnson, Vanessa Gonzalez, Jackie Fabulous, and Daphnique Springs among others, and Smith is promising a few surprise appearances from comedy veterans.

It’s not clear when Smith’s new show will air but Katzenberg’s short-form video platform, Quibi, launches on April 6, 2020.

Source: Television - aceshowbiz.com


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