Dave Chappelle's gig hosting Saturday Night Live on Nov. 12 was just the start of his return to the small screen. Netflix confirmed on Monday that the comedian has inked a deal to air two of his unreleased projects on the streaming service and to make an original third standup special with director Stan Lathan. These will be Chappelle's "first standup TV specials in 12 years," Variety reported.
"Dave Chappelle is a legendary voice in comedy — searing, vital, and now more than ever, essential," said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's VP of original documentary and comedy. "Dave's three new specials promise to be some of the most anticipated events in comedy."
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