Yahoo News Taskmaster's Mae Martin announces new Netflix comedy role
Taskmaster star Mae Martin is set to appear in an upcoming Netflix comedy documentary.
The comedian will appear alongside the likes of Eddie Izzard, Rosie O'Donnell, and Wanda Sykes in Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, which explores the history of LGBTQ+ performers.
Sharing a poster for the film, which is released on June 18, she wrote: "Such an honour to be a part of the revolution. OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION coming to #Netflix on June 18!"
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Lily Tomlin, Margaret Cho, and Scott Thompson are also among the performers set to share their personal experiences in the documentary.
The logline describes it as "an instrument for social change over the past five decades, actively reflecting and challenging cultural norms and values".
Speaking about the release of the documentary, director Page Hurwitz said in a statement: "I’m excited for the film to premiere, particularly at this time, because comedy has the power to unite, and the comedians in this film have been doing that for years with their trailblazing work. It’s also a chance for audiences to discover comedians that may not have been on their radar and to hear compelling untold stories from some of their comedy heroes.
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"The history of LGBTQ+ stand-up is ultimately about queer liberation. We don’t normally think of comedians when we think of social movements, but the talented artists in this film helped to shift the culture in significant ways, sometimes having to make great personal sacrifices. I hope this film honours and celebrates their contributions to LGBTQ+ history and to the larger community. This film has been a true labour of love and I’m grateful to Netflix for their support."
Martin most recently appeared in the 15th season of Taskmaster, winning the series and beating fellow competitors Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is available to stream on Netflix from June 18.
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