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Katt Williams Makes Return to Netflix with Second Comedy Special

"World War III" is set to premiere globally on May 17th.

By: May. 04, 2022
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In the war between truth and lies, there is only one man you can trust. Comedy legend & Emmy Award winner, Katt Williams, returns to deliver the unfiltered truth and hilariously breaks down conspiracy theories in his new comedy special World War III. World War III marks Katt Williams' 12th comedy special and the second original comedy special on Netflix, including Great America. The special was filmed at the Dolby Live in Las Vegas in January 2022.

Katt Williams directs and serves as Executive Producer alongside Brian Alden, Brian Volk-Weiss and Cisco Henson. Katt Williams is also participating in Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival. Tickets and additional information can be found at netflixisajokefest.com. To watch the special, visit netflix.com/kattwilliamsworldwarIII.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today's top entertainers, having developed a career seeded with thousands of sold-out arenas, an expansive list of starring roles on the small screen and memorable performances in major box office hits. His latest project, the comedy horror film "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2," follow-up to the 2016 indie hit "Meet the Blacks," premiered June 11 and stars Williams along with Mike Epps, Snoop Dogg and Danny Trejo. The film earned numerous accolades on opening weekend including: #1 Comedy in North America, #1 highest-grossing new independent film release, and biggest opening for a feature film in less than 1,000 locations since March 2020.

Since performing his first stand-up show as a teenager, Williams has been taking the comedy world by storm. He quickly developed a unique style of standup that highlights articulate and sharp dialogue, rooted in conversations reflecting the American political landscape. By 1999, he had cultivated a loyal fan base and was performing on some of the most notable comedy stages in the nation. After conquering the stage, Williams shifted his focus into film and television. In 2002, Williams made his onscreen debut as a guest star on "NYPD Blue." Soon after, Williams began to consistently book television appearances, before landing his first feature film role as Money Mike in "Friday After Next."

Following his breakout performance in the sequel to "Friday," Williams captured the attention of directors, producers, and audiences in a major way, eventually racking up an extensive list of memorable onscreen appearances including "Father Figures," "Norbit," "Scary Movie V," "Epic Movie," "Bastards," "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," "The Boondocks," "Wild 'n Out," and his guest role in "Atlanta," which earned him a Primetime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Celebrated for his brilliance and ingenuity on stage, Williams is also known for his epic standup specials, including "The Pimp Chronicles," "It's Pimpin' Pimpin'," "Katt Williams: Pimpadelic," "American Hustle," "Priceless: Afterlife," "Kattpacalypse," and most recently, "Katt Williams: Great America" on Netflix.



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