Variety is reporting Netflix has secured the rights to Chris Tucker’s first, full-length stand-up special, Chris Tucker Live.

Remarkably, despite performing stand-up even before he was acting, the Rush Hour star has never recorded a comedy special, according to the Variety report. Based on when Tucker was coming up as an actor and the bevy of stand-up specials produced at the time, it is pretty incredible Tucker never had the opportunity to show what he can do.

Variety quoted Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer, in saying:

“Chris Tucker is a true global movie star and a one-of-a-kind talent whose remarkable energy, delivery and original style make him one of the funniest comedians of our time.”

Chris Tucker: Live was filmed at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta and will premiere on Netflix on July 10, according to the report.

Tucker’s special coming to Netflix is just another example of the many comics, including Aziz Ansari, Bill Burr, Iliza Shlesinger, and Ralphie May, who have partnered with Netflix to produce stand-up specials. Other than HBO and Comedy Central, there are few other networks offering spots to comics for showcase their talents and best hour of material.

While Netflix is on the frontline of so many ventures with the current TV model, Netflix is way out in front of the pack picking up all these stand-up specials. As a huge fan of stand-up comedy, I couldn’t be happier with Netflix’s approach.