It’s a Crazy Rich Asians reunion: Ken Jeong has set his first-ever comedy special and has enlisted CRA helmer Jon M. Chu to direct.The Hangover star was most recently seen in the breakout hit Crazy Rich Asians, which earned a massive $35 million in its five-day debut and then added $24.8 million in its second weekend. In total, the romantic comedy has earned $80 million domestically in just two weeks.

Tentatively titled Ken Jeong: First Date, Jeong will take the stage to reflect on his journey from doctor to comedy star, and will open up about how his wife’s battle with breast cancer led to him starring in 2009’s The Hangover. The Netflix special will premiere in 2019.

Filming will take place Sept. 15 at the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, where Jeong first got his start in comedy. Jeong will executive produce with Brett Carducci.

“I am thrilled to work with Jon again, and his brilliant cinematic eye will capture the energy and excitement of my first stand-up special,” says Jeong.

Netflix has become the go-to home for stand-up specials, with top talent including Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld. Earlier in August, the streaming giant announced that breakout comedian Tiffany Haddish has set her next stand-up special for 2019.

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Ken Jeong, Jon M. Chu Team for Netflix Stand-Up Special

| Showbiz News | August 29, 2018 1:49 pm
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