In a move that could have major ramifications for the art and business of stand-up, Netflix announced Monday that it will start releasing 15-minute-long comedy specials.

These sets will be filmed live in Atlanta later this year and will focus on respected veterans and young up-and-comers, none of whom are the A-list stars who have typically received the most attention on the streaming giant.

The first comics include Aisling Bea, Michelle Buteau, JR De Guzman, Tim Dillon, Sabrina Jalees, Janelle James, Sam Jay, Josh Johnson, Ian Karmel, Jak Knight, Matteo Lane, Max Silvestri, Taylor Tomlinson, Phil Wang, Kate Willett and Emma Willmann.

Netflix did not divulge how much the performers will be paid, and the announcement came as the comedian Mo’Nique called for a boycott of Netflix over the weekend, accusing the company of racial and gender bias when it came to specials. She said Netflix offered her a six-figure deal compared with multimillion-dollar payouts for Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer.