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EXCLUSIVE: Hartbeat‘s stand-up showcase bid LOL Live is group to return to Hulu pinch 12 caller half-hour specials, opening pinch 1 from Chaunté Wayans that premieres June 19.
Hartbeat launched LOL Live in 2025 successful an effort to champion emerging talent and beryllium a driving unit down nan revival of nan half-hour drama special, which has often been a useful stepping chromatic for comedians rising up successful nan ranks and is seen overmuch little these days.
This year’s lineup besides features specials from Matt Richards, Bresha Webb, Alfred Robles, Just Nesh, Comedian CP, Tacarra Williams, Jason Cheny, Dulcé Sloan, Sydney Castillo, Paris Sashay and Lance Woods, which will rotation retired erstwhile a period done May 2027. A trailer highlighting nan caller half-hours tin beryllium viewed above.
“LOL Live was created to showcase awesome comedians and link audiences pinch voices they whitethorn not person discovered yet,” said Eric Weil, Vice President of Comedy astatine Hartbeat. “The consequence to nan first slate demonstrated a beardown appetite for stand-up comedy that feels fresh, authentic, and reflective of today’s drama landscape. This caller group of performers represents an breathtaking operation of established talent and rising stars, and we’re thrilled to proceed increasing nan franchise while helping reintroduce nan classical half-hour typical to a caller procreation of drama fans.”
Jeff Clanagan, Hartbeat’s Co-Founder, President and Chief Distribution Officer added, “Comedy remains 1 of nan astir powerful ways to link pinch audiences, and LOL Live continues to beryllium an important level for identifying and amplifying exceptional talent. We’re proud to proceed building a franchise that not only delivers awesome drama but creates meaningful opportunities for emerging and established comedians alike.”
Hartbeat taped nan caller specials astatine WePlay Studios successful Inglewood, California. They’re produced by Jeff Clanagan and executive produced by Kevin Hart, Luke Kelly-Clyne and Eric Weil for Hartbeat, alongside Valarie Benning Thompson. The specials are directed by Marcus Russell Price.
You tin find nan merchandise schedule for nan caller LOL Live specials below.
June 19, 2026 – Chaunté Wayans
July 2026 – Matt Richards
August 2026 – Bresha Webb
September 2026 – Alfred Robles
October 2026 – Just Nesh
November 2026 – Comedian CP
December 2026 – Tacarra Williams
January 2027 – Jason Cheny
February 2027 – Dulcé Sloan
March 2027 – Sydney Castillo
April 2027 – Paris Sashay
May 2027 – Lance Woods
