The king of observational comedy is finally back on the stage, bringing a brand new special to fans around the world next month. On May 5th, Jerry Seinfeld is debuting his first standup comedy special since 1998. The hour-long special is called Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, and it is coming straight to Netflix for a worldwide release. Thursday morning, Netflix revealed the first trailer for the upcoming special, and it spoofs the iconic spy James Bond while playing with the title of the special.
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In the trailer, which you can watch above, a tuxedo-wearing Seinfeld is strapped to a table while being tortured by an evil villain named Blowfish. The villain is using a laser to try and get information out of Seinfeld when the comedian notes that this interrogation is taking place in a theater dressing room. At that time, a stage manager enters the room and tells Seinfeld to get ready for his act.
While the trailer and poster for the special are clearly a play on spy culture, the title 23 Hours to Kill is also a reference to the life of a comedian, a topic that Seinfeld has talked about at length in the past. As a comedian, the core part of your job revolves around your performance on stage in front of an audience, which usually lasts for just one hour each day. So the title is a nod to the everyday life that occurs when Seinfeld isn’t on the stage.
You can check out Netflix’s synopsis for 23 Hours to Kill below.
“Jerry Seinfeld’s new hour-long special, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, reinforces his reputation as the precision-craftsman of standup comedy. Premiering on May 5, 2020, only on Netflix, the special features a spectacular arrival to the Beacon Theatre in New York City, and showcases Seinfeld’s sharp angles on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.”
Seinfeld has long had a relationship with Netflix, hosting several seasons of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. This is his first standup special for the service.
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Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill arrives on Netflix on May 5th.
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