Ricky Velez Sets HBO Comedy Special Executive Produced By Judd Apatow
Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Ricky Velez (The King of Staten Island) is reuniting with Judd Apatow for his first comedy special at HBO. The untitled special is set to tape later this year.Velez is reteaming with Apatow following their work together on feature The King of Staten Island, which Apatow, co-wrote, directed and produced, and Velez appeared in and co-produced.Apatow will executive produce the special with Velez, along with Jon Kamen, Meredith Bennett, Neal Marshall and Dave Sirulnick.