Trevor Noah Produces ‘JokeNite,’ a Stand-Up Comedy Special on Fortnite
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After delivering a smashing opening monologue at the 2024 Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah kept the tempo going and produced a new comedy special on Fortnite, the game platform developed by Epic Games.
Produced through his Day Zero Productions, “JokeNite” takes place on an “island” and can be accessed via the “Epic’s Picks” category in Discover or through the following island code: 6296-7829-6524 on Wednesday. According to a statement, users can vote between four “fully motion-captured performances” from Matthew Broussard, Marcia Belsky, Scott Seiss, and Preacher Lawson.
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“With JokeNite Royale, we’re blending two things my mom never wanted me to get into, comedy and gaming,” Noah said in a separate statement. “I’m excited to step into this uncharted territory, breaking down traditional barriers and offering a fresh, dynamic way for fans to experience comedy.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Disney announced that it would invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games and create an “entertainment universe” that was interoperable with Fortnite. Players will be able to “watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more,” according to the company.
Last December, Fortnite announced The Weeknd as its first headlining act for its Festival game, which launched on the platform that month. The open world franchise previously dabbled in the music industry and in April, launched Coachella Island with mini-games, art installations, festival-themed merch, and virtual recreations of Coachella staples like the concert’s iconic ferris wheel. The stand-up show produced by Noah marked its first foray into comedy.
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