Louis CK joins everyone else who’s big in comedy with a Netflix special in 2017

We’re eight weeks into 2017, and already Netflix has announced or released stand-up comedy specials from the following:

• Dave Chappelle
• Chris Rock
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Louis CK
• Amy Schumer
• Sarah Silverman
• Jim Norton
• Bill Burr
• Trevor Noah
• Mike Birbiglia
• Jim Gaffigan
• Neal Brennan
• Cristela Alonzo
• Jen Kirkman
• Gad Elmaleh
• Katherine Ryan

The Louis CK deal became official today, and he chatted with me about his decision to join everyone else at Netflix this year. His deal includes two specials; the first, called 2017, was filmed a few weeks ago and will be released April 4. Read all about what’s happening with Netflix and stand-ups in my piece in Decider!