Amazon Adds 10 Stand-Up Specials To Its Comedy Library

Haven't there been instances when you feel Netflix is falling behind Amazon Prime Video when it comes to stand-up specials? I certainly have felt that. Of course, it is for the Indians I am talking about. And it seems the latter is clear with its strategy as it continues to add even more now.

Apart from Indian comedian Neville Shah's upcoming special coming in this month, the streamer is adding 10 more comedy specials from Australian performers. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, all those 10 shows will be filmed in Melbourne this month and will begin premiering in early 2020.

The specials are Joy, from Tom Gleeson; All Talk, from Celia Pacquola; Self-Diagnosed Genius, from Tommy Little; Judith Lucy vs. Men, from Lucy; Fly, from the duo of Lano & Woodley; What's Wrong With You?, from Anne Edmonds; Bossy Bottom, from Zöe Coombs Marr; Very Very, from Tom Walker; Live, from Dilruk Jayasinha; and Savage, from Alice Fraser. All 10 are produced by Guesswork Television (Hannah Gadsby: Nanette).

"Amazon's comedy series and stand-up specials have excited our customers around the world, and we’re looking forward to welcoming this talented group of Australian comedians to the Prime Video family," said James Farrell, head of international originals for Amazon Studios. "These are hilarious performances that we know our customers will love in Australia and around the world."

The stand-up specials come on the heels of Amazon commissioning its first original series from Australia, LOL: Last One Laughing, to be hosted and executive produced by Rebel Wilson. It's also set for an early 2020 debut.