Comedian Matt Rife Unveils Holiday-Themed Netflix Special This December (Exclusive)
Comedian Matt Rife has announced an exciting holiday surprise for his fans. He will release a Netflix special titled Matt Rife: Unwrapped — A Christmas Crowd Work Special. The special will premiere on December 2, 2023, worldwide.
Details of the Holiday Special
In this festive special, Rife will delve into topics like holiday gifts, family traditions, and the yearly naughty or nice list. The show is directed by Erik Griffin, a close friend and fellow comedian. Rife also serves as an executive producer, collaborating with Christina Shams, under his production company, Carpe Noctem.
Background of the Special
This special marks Rife’s third consecutive project with Netflix, following Matt Rife: Natural Selection and Matt Rife: Lucid — A Crowd Work Special. The former was released on November 15, 2023, and made remarkable achievements:
- Ranked in the Top 10 in 42 countries
- Secured the top spot in the United States, Canada, and South Africa
- Became the most viewed Netflix special for the latter half of 2023
Future Projects and Ongoing Tour
Rife remains active in the comedy scene, currently touring with his show Matt Rife: Stay Golden. This weekend, he has scheduled performances in Michigan and has sold out arenas across North America.
Record-Breaking Sales
He achieved monumental milestones including:
- Two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York
- Record ticket sales at Columbus’ Nationwide Arena
- Selling out various locations in Seattle, Manchester, and Anaheim
Other Notable Achievements
Matt Rife has expanded his career beyond stand-up comedy. His memoir, Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me, released last year, became a New York Times bestseller. The book chronicles his rise as a comedian before turning 30, offering insights on depression, success, and family.
Upcoming Acting Roles
Rife’s acting career is also on the rise. He will appear alongside Owen Wilson in Rolling Loud and is involved in several other projects:
- A role in The Altruists, a series addressing the fall of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX
- Starring in The Escort directed by David Dobkin
- Co-writing and producing The Chasm, a mockumentary featuring an overconfident climber
- Acting opposite Emma Roberts in Marriage Material
As Rife continues to build his impressive portfolio, fans eagerly anticipate the holiday special airing on Netflix this December.
