Bruce Bruce Announces Premiere Date for His First Netflix Comedy Special, I Ain’t Playin’
Bruce Bruce Set to Debut New Comedy Special on Netflix
Veteran comedian Bruce Bruce has announced the premiere of his latest comedy special, I Ain’t Playin’, which is set to debut on Netflix on March 13. This marks his first special for the streaming platform and his first in 14 years.
Filmed at the Old Vic Theater in Chicago, the hour-long performance features Bruce Bruce’s unique blend of anecdotes and social commentary. Reflecting on the "craziness of people and the world," he asserts, “I ain’t playin,’” providing a candid take on contemporary generational dynamics. This new special follows his previous works, Losin’ It (2011) and Bruce Bruce Live (2003).
“Millennials mad, Gen Z confused, Gen Alpha running the house… and I’m standing in the middle watching it all,” Bruce Bruce shared. “‘I Ain’t Playin’ is me calling it how I see it.”
Born Bruce Church in Atlanta, Bruce Bruce’s journey into stand-up comedy began unexpectedly during his time as a Frito Lay salesman, where his knack for humor made him a hit among colleagues. His career took off after a memorable appearance on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 1993, leading to subsequent features on Showtime at the Apollo. Over the years, he has toured with comedy heavyweights such as Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Bert Kreischer, while also hosting BET’s Comic View and Coming to the Stage. His film credits include roles in Top Five, Ice Cube’s xXx: State of the Union, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, and Undercover Brother 2.
In addition to his comedy career, Bruce Bruce authored the memoir Baby James Brown, published by Penguin Publishing. He is represented by manager Adam Williamson and UTA.
