Trending Now - Louis C.K. Announces Netflix Special and Hollywood Bowl Performance

WHO:

Hollywood Reporter - Louis C.K. is directed and executive produced by himself, with Lea Cohen Zuckerman and Brady Nasfell as executive producers for the special "Ridiculous."

Deadline - Louis C.K. is the headliner for the show at the Hollywood Bowl.

Variety - Louis C.K. is a comedian returning to Netflix.

WHAT:

Hollywood Reporter - This marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Louis C.K. since his 2017 special "Louis C.K. 2017."

Hollywood Reporter - Louis C.K. was previously exiled from many mainstream comedy spaces following a 2017 New York Times report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct.

Deadline - Louis C.K. will headline a show at the Hollywood Bowl as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest.

Variety - Louis C.K. will release a new stand-up special titled "Ridiculous" on Netflix.

WHERE:

Deadline - The show will take place at the Hollywood Bowl.

Variety - The special will be available on Netflix.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Hollywood Bowl show is scheduled for May 5th, 2026.

Variety - The new comedy special "Ridiculous" will premiere on Netflix in the summer of 2026.

WHY:

Hollywood Reporter - The controversy surrounding Louis C.K. had major consequences, including the termination of his overall deal with FX and the loss of multiple executive producer titles.

HOW:

Hollywood Reporter - Louis C.K. has been working again with a lower profile, touring in the U.S. and Europe, and releasing a novel set in rural Texas.

Variety - Louis C.K. has been touring this new hour of material for nearly a year, performing in theaters and arenas.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 21:09 UTC)

Louis C.K. is set to release a new special titled "Ridiculous," which he directed and executive produced himself, alongside executive producers Lea Cohen Zuckerman and Brady Nasfell. This marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Louis C.K. since his 2017 special, following a period of exile from mainstream comedy due to allegations of sexual misconduct detailed in a New York Times report. Since then, he has been working with a lower profile, touring in the U.S. and Europe, and even releasing a novel set in rural Texas.

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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Louis C.K. is set to headline a show at the Hollywood Bowl May 5th, as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest. In addition to the live performance, he will release a new stand-up special titled "Ridiculous" on Netflix during the summer of 2026. C.K. has been touring this new hour of material for nearly a year, showcasing his comedy in theaters and arenas across the country.