Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer Patrick Huard returns as host
The all-new cast of actors, comedians, and personalities features Roxane Bruneau, Fabien Cloutier, Pier-Luc Funk, Philippe Laprise, Katherine Levac, Mariana Mazza, Neev, Stéphane Rousseau, Tai TL, and Rosalie Vaillancourt.
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MONTREAL, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Prime Video announced the Season Two cast of LOL: Qui rira le dernier? in front of live audience at Prime Video Presents Quebec. The French-language Amazon Original comedy series returns after its hit first season, using 45 cameras to catch all of the hilarious action during the unpredictable six-hour competition. It follows a select group of established comedy stars and up-and-coming talent who bring various styles to the table, including stand-up, character, improvisational, and physical comedy. The series is set to premiere in early 2024 on Prime Video. Prime members in Canada enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership, for just $9.99/month or best value $99.99/year.
"This season, the comedy and antics are dialed to eleven, with even more laugh-out-loud moments," said Brent Haynes, head of Local Originals, Canada, Prime Video. "We are thrilled to see this series connect with our customers in Quebec and beyond. The fun and excitement of the comedians is contagious and will jump right off your screens. I look forward to the reactions from viewers when they witness this season's outrageous performances."
Season Two of LOL: Qui rira le dernier? is the newest season of the adaptation of Documental, the successful Japanese Amazon Original series created by and starring Hitoshi Matsumoto and owned by Yoshimoto Kogyo, where Matsumoto leads 10 comedians in an anything-goes "battle of laughter behind closed doors." The fan-favourite format includes local versions in Canada, Japan, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, India, and Spain. Local celebrity hosts include Jay Baruchel, Eugenio Derbez, Fedez, Michael "Bully" Herbig, and Rebel Wilson.
The new cast of competitors for this season features some of the funniest and entertaining performers in Quebec including Roxane Bruneau, Fabien Cloutier, Pier-Luc Funk, Philippe Laprise, Katherine Levac, Mariana Mazza, Neev, Stéphane Rousseau, Tai TL, and Rosalie Vaillancourt.
LOL: Qui rira le dernier? comes from Amazon Studios, commissioned by Attraction. The series continues the investment in French-language content by Prime Video, including Nuit Blanche and Pour un Soir Seulement, and is part of the Prime Video slate of content developed in Canada including Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, Three Pines, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith and upcoming series The Sticky. Since 2015, Amazon Studios has commissioned over 40 Amazon Original series and films in Canada, including The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; The Boys, Reacher, and The Expanse in Ontario; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.
LOL: Qui rira le dernier? will join the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and around the world in the Prime Video catalog, including award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, LOL: Last One Laughing Colombia, LOL: Se Rir, Já Era!, and the upcoming Candy Cane Lane.
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