Trevor Noah to host Amazon’s ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’
Comedian Trevor Noah has secured his first big project since leaving The Daily Show.
According to Forbes, the South African-born comedian is set to host Amazon’s first SA original, a remake of its LOL: Last One Laughing franchise.
The series will air next year and see Noah pit 10 famous SA comedians and entertainers against one another to see who can keep a straight face while simultaneously trying to make their opponents laugh.
It’s a competition for a prize of R1m, which goes to the winner’s charity of choice.
“I’m excited to be back home to host Prime Video’s first South African original, LOL: Last One Laughing, and to have a chance to connect with my home audience,” Noah was quoted as saying.
“I am equally delighted for the opportunity to be working alongside my fellow homegrown comedy stars on a show that not only entertains but gives back to the SA production and charity communities.”
Variety reported Ned Mitchell, head of Africa and
Middle East Originals Prime Video, as saying they were delighted to have Noah return to SA as the host.
“Comedy, in all its forms, shines among SA’s most valuable treasures.
“Together with an A-list roster of this country’s incredible home-grown comedic talent competing for a great charitable cause, Trevor and Prime Video are demonstrating the depth of our shared ambition to invest and elevate the very best of SA for audiences locally and around the world.”
Noah teased his YouTube film with his “favourite travel buddy”, retired tennis pro Roger Federer.
“A little train adventure with my favourite travel buddy Roger Federer. Stay tuned: Our ride of a lifetime movie hits the screens on March 30 on YouTube.”
Federer also shared the image, writing, “Ready for this, Trevor Noah? Coming very soon.”
Neither Noah nor Federer shared details about the YouTube film project made in partnership with Switzerland Tourism.