Michael Che returns to Netflix with “Shot in Minnesota,” premiering October 13th.
Michael Che is bringing his unmistakably dry delivery and brutally honest perspective back to Netflix with his upcoming stand-up comedy special, Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota, premiering October 13.
Filmed at the iconic First Avenue in Minneapolis, the new special puts Che back in the spotlight for an evening of sharp observations, uncomfortable truths, and the kind of effortlessly provocative humor that has become a signature of his stand-up career.
Netflix has released the official trailer for Shot in Minnesota, offering audiences an early glimpse at what Che has in store.
In one of the trailer’s featured moments, Che turns his attention to longtime friend and Saturday Night Live colleague Colin Jost and Jost’s marriage to actress Scarlett Johansson. While having a famous friend may come with its perks, Che explains that it creates one particularly awkward problem: double dates.
Che jokes about the difficulty of bringing a date to Jost and Johansson’s home, humorously describing just how intimidating it can be when the other woman at dinner happens to be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars. The premise gives Che plenty of room to explore insecurity, dating, friendship, celebrity, and the absurd social situations that come with moving through very different worlds.
It’s a perfect showcase for Che’s comedic style—taking a seemingly ordinary situation and finding the uncomfortable thought most people would probably keep to themselves.
Best known as a longtime co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, Che has built a stand-up identity that extends well beyond the desk. His comedy regularly mixes personal experiences with observations about relationships, race, culture, fame, and modern life, delivered with a laid-back demeanor that often makes the punchline hit even harder.
With Shot in Minnesota, Che takes center stage once again, this time in front of a Minneapolis audience inside one of the city’s most celebrated live venues.
The trailer suggests audiences can expect Che to remain completely himself: candid, unpredictable, self-aware, and more than willing to make things uncomfortable if there’s a laugh waiting on the other side.
Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota premieres October 13 exclusively on Netflix.
