Wilson Chapman editorNorm Macdonald may now be in the running for a posthumous Emmy. Netflix pulled a May surprise on Thursday, revealing that a final stand-up special from the legendary comedian, who died in September, will launch on May 30.
The streamer confirmed that the special will be submitted for consideration, presumably in the outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category.Titled “Nothing Special,” the show will premiere a day before the May 31 cut-off date for Emmy eligibility.
Despite a tremendous career in television, Macdonald had never been nominated for an Emmy.According to Netflix, “Nothing Special” was shot during the summer of 2020, in the middle of lockdown due to the pandemic.
Macdonald reportedly self-taped an hour-long set alone in his own living room, and performed it in a single take. The title “Nothing Special” was reportedly Macdonald’s own idea.
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