Kumail Nanjiani is returning to stand-up comedy after 10 years with a new special for Hulu.
The hour is Nanjiani’s first comedy special in 12 years, his second after 2013’s “Beta Male.” A release date and title will be revealed at a later date.
ITV America and TheYearOfElan will produce the new special, which is executive produced by Nanjiani, Elan Gale and Bernie Schaeffer.
Nanjiani is a comedian and actor best known for his roles in the HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley” and the romantic comedy film “Big Sick,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Emily V. Gordon, about their relationship. His credits range from blockbuster fare (Marvel’s “Eternals,” the “Star Wars” series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”) to beloved comedy programs (“Veep,” “Key & Peele,” “Broad City” and “Only Murders in the Building”). Nanjiani is an Oscar nominee for the “Big Sick” screenplay and an Emmy nominee for his guest role in an episode of Jordan Peele’s reboot of “The Twilight Zone,” as well as his lead role in the Hulu limited series “Welcome to Chippendales.”
His upcoming special joins Hulu’s comedy initiative, Hularious, which kicked off Nov. 22 with a new hour from Jim Gaffigan. Hularious also includes specials from Bill Burr, Ilana Glazer, Jessica Kirson, Ralph Barbosa, Matteo Lane, Sebastian Maniscalco, Atsuko Okatsuka, Chris Distefano, Andrew Santino, Zarna Garg and Roy Wood Jr. The streamer has also licensed previously released comedy specials from 800 Pound Gorilla, Comedy Dynamics and Don’t Tell Comedy as part of its comedy programming push.