Entertainment
Matt Rife’s New Stand-Up Comedy Special Tops Netflix Charts
From Sleeping in Motels to King of Netflix
Netflix has become known for its stand-up comedy specials, and now a rising star has claimed the throne. Matt Rife, who was sleeping in cheap motels just two years ago, currently holds the title of the King of Netflix. His latest special, "Natural Selection," is topping the charts not only in the US but also in the UK and Australia, according to FlixPatrol.
Rapid Rise to Success
Rife's profile has been steadily growing, but it was his TikTok clip "The Lazy Hero" in 2022 that launched him into stardom. The clip garnered millions of followers and led to a series of sold-out shows that crashed the Ticketmaster website.
Killer Material and Creative Freedom
"Natural Selection," filmed at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., showcases Rife's hilarious take on social media trolling, childhood fears, and the shock of discovering his dad's adult film preferences. In an interview with Variety, Rife expressed his excitement about partnering with Netflix, stating, "Netflix has been great about the entire creative process. They've given me the freedom to keep telling the jokes I want to tell and shoot things the way I want to shoot them."
Future Collaborations with Netflix
Rife's success with "Natural Selection" solidifies his place in the world of stand-up comedy, and it's likely that Netflix will want to keep him on board. Fans can expect more stand-up specials from Rife on Netflix in the near future.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection is currently streaming on Netflix.
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