Mo Amer Sets Third Netflix Special ‘Wild World’

Variety
Variety
4M ago
Mo Amer's third Netflix special, 'Wild World,' will premiere on October 28, celebrating his heritage and personal experiences.
Mo Amer Sets Third Netflix Special ‘Wild World’
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Mo Amer, the stand-up comedian and co-creator of the Netflix series 'Mo,' is preparing to debut his third comedy special titled 'Wild World' on October 28. Netflix describes the special as a 'timely and fiercely honest hour' that highlights Amer's Palestinian heritage, recounts the birth of his son, and includes his humorous takes on the TSA. Amer has a history with Netflix, having released 'The Vagabond' in 2018 and 'Mohammed in Texas' in 2021. Earlier this year, he embarked on the 'El Oso Palestino' comedy tour. Amer gained recognition in the comedy scene with support from Dave Chappelle, who invited him on tour in 2015. In addition to his stand-up, Amer has appeared in Hulu's 'Ramy' and the DC film 'Black Adam.' 'Wild World' is directed by Amer and produced by All Things Comedy.

Key insights

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    Celebration of Heritage: Amer's special highlights his Palestinian roots.

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    Personal Experiences: The special includes reflections on becoming a father.

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    Critique of TSA: Amer humorously addresses his experiences with airport security.

Takeaways

Mo Amer's upcoming special promises to blend personal storytelling with humor.

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