Comedian Marlon Wayans is prepared to make his return to stand-up comedy with the release of his new HBO Max special, God Loves Me. Set up for release on March 2, Wayans’ latest work takes the audience back to the 2022 Academy Awards. Using physical comedy, he takes a closer look at Will Smith’s decision to slap Chris Rock by examining his relationships with Rock, Jada Pinkett- Smith and Smith.
“Filmed at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Wayans delivers a hilarious hour-long performance, unleashing his spot-on impressions and fearless physical comedy to address one of the most infamous recent events in pop culture – ‘the slap’ that took place at the 94th Academy Awards® ceremony,” the special’s synopsis reads.
“With his inimitable blunt and boisterous style, Wayans skillfully weaves anecdotes from his own life with stories about his long-time friends, from divulging his teenage crush on Jada Pinkett Smith, getting humbled by Chris Rock in an early stand-up set, and examining the impact of Will Smith’s long career. A daring tour-de-force, this special is a hysterical yet thoughtful exploration of friendship, family, mistakes, and redemption.”
Check out the Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me trailer below before the special arrives on March 2, 2023.
