With more than two decades of experience, a pair of Netflix specials and major film and TV credits to his name - including the role of cousin Mo in “Ramy” and a new Netflix series - Amer’s next task is to get the party started this week - by hosting the very first showcase of the festival on Wednesday as well as headlining two sold-out shows on Friday night at the Peppermint Club. But that’s pretty much par for the course when you’re one of the best-known Palestinian American comedians in the world. for more than 30 years, Mo Amer has answered more questions about his childhood and cultural background than most other comedians at the Netflix Is A Joke fest. at the Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angelesĭespite living in the U.S. Pete Davidson and Best Friends perform at 7 and 10 p.m. The 28-year-old will be joined by Giulio Gallarotti, Neko White, Carly Aquilino, Joey Gay, Derek Gaines, Jordan Rock and Dave Sirus for two sold-out shows at the Fonda Theatre.
In an industry full of problematic middle-aged men, Davidson has already established himself as one of the most prominent and successful millennial comedians (both in age and in the fact that old folks love to complain about him), and he doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. But while the headlines might say more about Kanye West than they do about Davidson, the self-deprecating comedian continues to draw both admiration and ire from audiences around the world for everything, including his dark comedy, his acting skills, and his physical appearance.Īs one of the biggest draws on the festival’s first full day, the famously depressed celebrity will undoubtedly speak to the younger generations that have grown up through one disaster after another - while nearly everyone over 40 wonders how anyone could find him funny, attractive or charming. The King of Staten Island has grown famous far beyond his “SNL” roots, gaining as much attention for whom he chooses to date as he does for his actual comedic work.
If Pete Davidson isn’t the most discussed comedian of 2022, he’s certainly in the top three.
Pete Davidson on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" last year. Here are 31 performers to look out for, as chosen by The Times. Our day-by-day guide to Netflix Is a Joke includes interviews with top talent, appreciations of our favorite acts, and vital information to keep your comedy festival running on all cylinders - whether you're dashing between venues or surfing specials from the comfort of your sofa. More than 250 shows over 12 nights at 30-plus locations around Los Angeles: From headliner Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias to a "Never Have I Ever" table read, the inaugural event, which runs through May 8, can be dizzying, even daunting. Heck, organizers have added an entire preview night on April 27, hosted by Mo Amer, and filled in the schedule on April 28, once reserved for controversial star Dave Chappelle, with a raft of additional talent. Since announcing its first lineup in December, Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival - a citywide celebration of the craft of comedy and demonstration of the streamer's stand-up might - has continued adding acts faster than you can say George Carlin's seven dirty words. (Illustration by Gemma Correll for The Times)