Dave Chappelle to premiere sixth Netflix special ‘The Closer’ in October, first teaser released
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Dave Chappelle has announced his sixth Netflix special, “The Closer,” which is set to hit the streaming platform on Oct. 5.
"Comedians have a responsibility to speak recklessly," Chappelle says at the opening of the trailer, returning to a topic he has visited frequently in his recent standup. "Sometimes the funniest thing to say is mean. Remember, I’m not saying it to be mean: I’m saying it because it’s funny." The trailer then serves as a quick greatest-hits reel of the previous five specials.
Chappelle has stayed busy during the age of COVID-19, releasing a social commentary-filled YouTube special with Netflix called "8:46"; negotiating for his iconic "Chappelle’s Show" to return to Netflix after contract disputes; and closing out this year’s Tribeca Film Festival with his new documentary, "Dave Chappelle: This Time This Place."