Exclusive: Comedian Jordan Jensen’s first hour-long special, Take Me With You, is set to premiere on Netflix on September 9.
Directed by Eric Abrams, who’s worked on hours like Ari Shaffir: Jew and Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, the special highlights Jensen’s unapologetic takes on failing at femininity, the paradox that is “self love” and the horrors of trying to find it.
“Being a person is humiliating and grotesque,” Jensen said in a statement on the special’s themes. “I’m not sure why we are all pretending it’s adorable or palatable in any way.”
Matt Schuler produced the special, with Alex Brizel & Brian Stern of Agi Entertainment Media & Management exec producing.
“To say that Jordan has a unique voice in comedy is almost too obvious to be worth sharing,” said Abrams, in his own statement to Deadline. “She’s honest, she’s relentless, she’s funny as f**k,...
Directed by Eric Abrams, who’s worked on hours like Ari Shaffir: Jew and Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, the special highlights Jensen’s unapologetic takes on failing at femininity, the paradox that is “self love” and the horrors of trying to find it.
“Being a person is humiliating and grotesque,” Jensen said in a statement on the special’s themes. “I’m not sure why we are all pretending it’s adorable or palatable in any way.”
Matt Schuler produced the special, with Alex Brizel & Brian Stern of Agi Entertainment Media & Management exec producing.
“To say that Jordan has a unique voice in comedy is almost too obvious to be worth sharing,” said Abrams, in his own statement to Deadline. “She’s honest, she’s relentless, she’s funny as f**k,...
- 8/18/2025
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
With Just For Laughs Montreal now behind us, Jfl has announced the first round of headliners for its Toronto Festival, taking place from September 18-27.
Notable comics set to appear include Gabriel Iglesias, Maria Bamford, Al Madrigal, Big Jay Oakerson, Ron Funches, Todd Barry, Ian Fidance, Gina Yashere, and Hari Kondabolu, among others.
“We’re proud to bring a great Just For Laughs lineup to Toronto this year,” said Jfl’s President & CEO, Sylvain Parent-Bédard. “It’s a great opportunity to share our comedy spirit with audiences in the city, and we can’t wait for Toronto audiences to laugh with us once again.”
Commented Jfl’s Head of Programming and Talent, Nick Brazao, “We’re beyond excited to announce an incredible lineup of comedy programming for this year’s Just For Laughs Toronto Festival — get ready for unforgettable performances, big laughs, and the best in stand-up and more from around the world.
Notable comics set to appear include Gabriel Iglesias, Maria Bamford, Al Madrigal, Big Jay Oakerson, Ron Funches, Todd Barry, Ian Fidance, Gina Yashere, and Hari Kondabolu, among others.
“We’re proud to bring a great Just For Laughs lineup to Toronto this year,” said Jfl’s President & CEO, Sylvain Parent-Bédard. “It’s a great opportunity to share our comedy spirit with audiences in the city, and we can’t wait for Toronto audiences to laugh with us once again.”
Commented Jfl’s Head of Programming and Talent, Nick Brazao, “We’re beyond excited to announce an incredible lineup of comedy programming for this year’s Just For Laughs Toronto Festival — get ready for unforgettable performances, big laughs, and the best in stand-up and more from around the world.
- 7/29/2025
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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