Will Smith to be interviewed on David Letterman’s Netflix show

infamous Oscars slap with the seasoned talk show host, fans were in for a big disappointment to find out that the episode was filmed before March 2022 when Smith caused a stir by running up on the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and smacking Chris Rock in the face.“The episode was recorded prior to the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony,” a PSA title card read before the episode rolled.Elsewhere in the show, Smith touched upon his recent memoir, “Will,” speaking about his childhood and the contentious relationship between his father and mother.“The first line of the first chapter is, ‘I’ve always thought of myself as a coward,” Smith explained to Letterman. “When I was nine years old, I saw my father beat up my mother, and I didn’t do anything.

Netflix yesterday unveiled an episode of its talk show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction taped prior to the 2022 Oscars, which saw disgraced actor Will Smith sit down with former late-night host David Letterman to discuss his 2021 memoir Will, his Oscar-winning King Richard role, “pain” stemming from his childhood and more.

Billie Eilish is among the guests to join David Letterman for the third season of his Netflix talk show, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”.

Chris Rock pulled out yet another joke about The Slap at the Oscars from Will Smith!

One final Norm Macdonald comedy special is coming to Netflix.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is going live for the first time.

Wilson Chapman editorNorm Macdonald may now be in the running for a posthumous Emmy. Netflix pulled a May surprise on Thursday, revealing that a final stand-up special from the legendary comedian, who died in September, will launch on May 30.

Netflix won’t be airing that Dave Chappelle onstage attack.

Robbie Praw, VP of Stand-up and Comedy Formats at Netflix, announced on Monday that the streamer will be showcasing highlights from the 11-day “Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival” stand-up comedy event held in Los Angeles, including Pete Davidson riffing on Kanye West’s bizarre social media onslaught, Amy Schumer telling a joke she wasn’t allowed to do at the Oscars, and David Letterman commenting on the recent attack on Dave Chappelle.The month-long comedy rollout begins with “The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up,” on May 19, which has John Mulaney paying tribute to Robin Williams, Dave Chappelle on Richard Pryor, Chelsea Handler on Joan Rivers and Jon Stewart to George Carlin. The remaining programs are as follows:Also coming up is a Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias special filmed in front of Netflix’s largest-ever audience at a sold-out Dodger Stadium.“These shows represent some of the best work we’ve done at Netflix, with the best comedic talent on the planet. We’re so grateful to everyone who performed, helping to create the biggest comedy festival in U.S.

From the cutting room floor! Amy Schumer is continuing to share jokes she hoped to tell while cohosting the 2022 Oscars — before they were axed from the script.

Dave Chappelle during his stand-up show.The chat show host performed at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday (May 6), where he referenced Chappelle getting tackled by a man onstage during his recent performance at the Hollywood Bowl.As shown in footage from the Netflix Is A Joke event, Letterman is seen alarmed and running across the stage. After a moment, he joked: “I’m sorry – thought I saw a guy coming up here.”He added: “It’s just a waiter? I’m so sorry.

Benedict Cumberbatch is poking some fun at the 2022 Oscars.

David Letterman made a rare stand-up comedy appearance on Friday, May 6, performing at the Fonda Theatre as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival.

UPDATED, 7:40 AM: Netflix today released a four-minute video clip of Pete Davidson joking about Kanye West during his appearance last week at the Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival at The Fonda Theatre. You can watch it above.

“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.”Season 4 of the chat series drops on the streamer May 20.The six-episode season will also see stars such as Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds.The last time Letterman’s show hit Netflix was in October 2020.Smith, 53, has dealt with a lot on his plate recently, being known as the guy who slapped Chris Rock on live television, and subsequently losing out on upcoming film projects — even after taking home his first Oscar.The “King Richard” star caused a dramatic scene during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, when he ran up on the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and bopped Rock, 57, in the face.However, viewers shouldn’t expect Smith to open up about the incident during his interview with the former “Late Show” host. The episodes were filmed prior to March 2022.As a result of the “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” rapper’s actions, he was banned from the Oscars for 10 years.

Will Smith is set to join David Letterman for a chat in the latest series of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”.

Standing behind him. After Dave Chappelle was attacked by an audience member while performing on stage at the Hollywood Bowl, many of his fellow comedians have shared their thoughts about what the incident means for performers moving forward.

The latest guest list for David Letterman’s Netflix show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” has been unveiled.Letterman is welcoming Billie Eilish and Ryan Reynolds to the stage in the upcoming fourth season.Also joining Letterman for interviews are Cardi B, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kevin Durant.Will Smith also sat for an interview, however the talk will not address the Oscars incident as it was recorded prior to March 2022.Past guest on Letterman’s Netflix show have included Kim Kardashian, Dave Chappelle, former President Barack Obama and George Clooney.Netflix first ordered the series in 2017, and it premiered the following year.David Letterman is host. The show is executive produced by Tom Keaney and Mary Barclay for Worldwide Pants; Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns, Brooke Posch, and John Skidmore for Jax Media.

Will Smith will sit down with David Letterman for his latest round of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.