Jim Jefferies Explains the Key to a Great Special in the Trailer for “This Is Me Now”
Jim Jefferies is about to release his 9th hour special in less than 10 years, and in a new trailer for that special, he pontificates about the challenges you have to overcome to be the best. Using Beethoven’s great Symphony No. 7 as a backdrop (if you’re wondering where you heard it last and you’re not a classical movie fan- it’s Westworld), Jim informs us that words, presentation, craftsmanship, and shitting oneself are all a part of it.
It’s his third original Netflix special, and was recorded at the Eventim Apollo in London. In his newest hour, the comedian and host of The Jim Jefferies Show unapologetically keeps it real when he opens up about the challenges of being a single father, reflects on the time someone tried to unsuccessfully extort him for money with a sex tape, and the weirdest gig he’s ever played.
Jim Jefferies has been a stand up comedy powerhouse for nearly a decade. He’s been putting out some of our favorite hour specials, in rapid succession. His most recent special “Freedumb” came out in 2016 and undoubtedly was the reason our readers collectively voted Jim comedian of the year that year. His Comedy Central talk show is a powerful contender in late night, he’s got a great podcast, and he’s still cranking out great comedy on stages all over the world. He is one of the smartest, sharpest and funniest comics working today and because he isn’t a gigantic self promoter you might not be aware just how gigantic he is, but show up at any of his theater shows and you’ll see what a force he is and continues to be.
Jim’s specials are consistently among the best, and we can’t wait to see it, to find out if he can keep his streak going.
Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now – Premieres Friday, July 13, 2018
