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April is proving to be an excellent month for comedy over at Netflix; in addition to comedies like The Bubble, comedian Ronny Chieng is giving us a brand new comedy special. Just four days after national prank day (or April Fools as you may know it), the Crazy Rich Asians actor will hit us with Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy, his second comedy special with Netflix.
Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy Is The Comedian’s Second Netflix Special
Ronny Chieng’s first Netflix special was 2019’s Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!. Here, Chieng speaks about his experiences with modern-day life in America, including poking fun at America’s obsession with Amazon Prime. Speakeasy will find the comedian donning his go-to dapper attire as he pokes fun at social issues like cancel culture and gives us a glimpse into his experience during the pandemic while also treating us to the behind-the-scenes scoop of his blossoming career in comedy.
Style, Works, And More About The Comedian
Since his breakout role in Late Night Tonight, Ronny Chieng has been making his way through the comedy circuit. The actor is popularly known for his correspondence on Trevor Noah’s The Daily Show. You’ll also recognize Chieng in films like Godzilla Vs. Kong and Shang-Chi and the Legend Of The Ten Rings. In addition to his Netflix specials, the young comedian has also appeared all over network television on sitcoms like Young Rock and late-night talk shows like The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Chieng delivers socially relevant jokes that shine a light on the Asian experience in modern-day America. Fans rave about his direct, poker-faced punchlines, which are prevalent in both of his Netflix specials. But don’t just take our word for it; witness the comedy for yourself: Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy premieres on Netflix on April 5th. Watch the trailer and subscribe to the Nerd Stash for more news about upcoming comedy specials.