Hannah Gadsby just inked a massive deal with Netflix, the streaming service the Emmy award-winning “Nanette” and “Douglas” comic once referred to as an “amoral algorithm cult.” Gadsby, a queer comedian who famously identifies “as tired,” is returning to Netflix with a multiple-title deal including a third stand-up special and a multiple-comic special that will showcase gender-diverse comedians.
The news comes roughly a year after Gadsby publicly called out Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos for defending Dave Chappelle’s ridiculously transphobic special, “The Closer,” and for weaponizing the accessibility of their specials on the platform as proof that the company wasn’t transphobic.
Gadsby took to Instagram with a scathing critique, as Sarandos unintentionally directed a ton of bigoted transphobes to Gadsby’s social media with his words.”Hey Ted Sarandos! Just a quick note to let you know that I would prefer if you didn’t drag my name into your mess.
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