{"id":583122,"date":"2026-08-04T17:36:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/583122\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:36:10","slug":"lol-last-one-laughing-lands-u-s-version-at-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/583122\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018LOL: Last One Laughing\u2019 Lands U.S. Version At Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tEXCLUSIVE: LOL: Last One Laughing<\/a>, the hit international comedy format, is getting a U.S. set.<\/p>\n

\n\tAmazon<\/a> has greenlighted a domestic version of the show, which has been a big hit for the streamer globally and particularly in the UK, where the first season was one of its biggest series launches ever.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe format is simple: 10 of the top comics and comedic actors are thrown together for six hours with one mandate \u2014 make everyone else lose it without so much as cracking a smile themselves. Essentially, you laugh, you lose.<\/p>\n

\n\tIf that sounds easy, watch British comedian Bob Mortimer open his jokebook while sitting on a toy horse trying to make Richard Ayoade laugh below.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe series will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment<\/a>, which is behind Hulu\u2019s The Kardashians and Fox\u2019s recent World Cup After Hours with James Corden. Eric Pankowski, exec producer of Carpool Karaoke, will serve as showrunner and will exec produce with Ben Winston, who is showrunner of The Grammys, and Emma Conway.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe cast will be revealed at a later date.<\/p>\n

\n\tLOL: Last One Laughing\u00a0is adapted from the Japanese series Documental and has already been remade in more than 25 territories including in Canada, where Jay Baruchel serves as host; in Mexico, which has Eugenio Derbez; in South Africa, led by Trevor Noah; in Ireland with Graham Norton; and in Australia with Rebel Wilson. Jimmy Carr hosts the UK version.<\/p>\n

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\n\tJenn Levy, Head of Nonfiction Series at Amazon MGM Studios, said in May at Deadline\u2019s Reality TV Summit<\/a> that the No. 1 question she\u2019s been asked since she took the job earl<\/a>7<\/a> this year<\/a> was when there would be a U.S. version of LOL: Last One Laughing.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cLOL: Last One Laughing\u00a0is one of those rare series that transcends language and culture,\u201d Levy said. \u201cThe premise is beautifully simple \u2014 try not to laugh \u2014 and audiences around the world have fallen for it instantly. We\u2019re proud to bring this beloved format to the U.S. with the incredible team at Fulwell Entertainment, and we can\u2019t wait for American audiences to experience the hilarity for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAdded Ben Winston, founding partner of Fulwell Entertainment: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring this incredible format to the U.S. with our friends at Amazon MGM Studios. Millions around the world have already fallen in love with this wonderful show, so we are beyond excited to be bringing it to American audiences, featuring some of the most beloved comedic voices from across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

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