Netflix is back in business with Louis CK
The comedian is headlining a show at The Hollywood Bowl as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival on May 5. And his upcoming comedy special, sillywill premiere on the platform this summer. silly Directed and executive produced by CK himself and executive produced by Leah Cohen Zuckerman and Brady Nasville.
This is the first time Netflix has worked with the comedian since his 2017 special Louis CK 2017.
The move appears to mark a turning point for the comedian, who was exiled from many mainstream comedy spaces following the 2017 crisis. New York Times A report at the height of the #MeToo movement in which five women accused him of sexual misconduct. The women claimed that he was masturbating in front of them or on the phone with them. CK later admitted to the behavior, saying that at the time he thought it was appropriate because he asked first.
The report had dire consequences for CK, whose star power at the time was at its peak after several Emmy wins for his popular FX series. Louie and eight sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. FX severed ties with CK and terminated his overall deal. He lost executive producer titles on multiple shows from FX and other companies and was dropped as a client by his management and publicity company. It is a film in which he starred, wrote and directed. I love you, dadwas dropped by the distributor.
In the wake of the controversy, Louis CK began working again, but much less frequently. He toured the United States and Europe, filmed some specials (including one called “Sorry”) and released a novel set in rural Texas.
But there were signs that his star was beginning to rise again: he appeared on Theo Von’s popular show. Last weekend In 2025, in the same year, he was invited to the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, where he met Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, and Pete Davidson. CK later defended the decision, calling it a “good opportunity.”
With his appearance on Netflix Is a Joke, CK will once again be in star-studded company. Other comedians announced that they will play the nearly 18,000-seat Hollywood Bowl during the 2026 edition of the event are Shane Gillis, John Mulaney and Marcelo Hernandez. Jon Stewart will also host “Night of Too Many Stars” at the venue featuring Conan O’Brien, Steve Carell, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler and others.
Netflix Is a Joke Fest takes place May 4-10 in Los Angeles
