Find Out Why Will Smith’s Roku Series Has Been Canceled
Will Smith is down another job.
This Joka, the Roku stand-up comedy series that he executive produces, will not return for a second season, according to Deadline. And, per the publication, Will’s slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars had nothing to do with the decision.
The show brought together up-and-coming and established comedians to talk about the art of stand-up. The first season featured appearances from comedians such as Punkie Johnson, Demi Adejuyigbe and Baron Vaughn. Shot in Las Vegas, the series also featured one-on-one conversations between Will and the comedians.
The show’s cancelation is a bit more complicated than it may appear. According to Deadline, the option to renew the series lapsed before Roku launched the show. Apparently, the streamer was unable to gauge viewership before they had to make a decision, so a second season was unlikely in the first place.
Unfortunately for Will, this is the latest project to get the axe following his controversial Oscars incident, which he has since apologized for. Deadline also reports that Netflix will not move forward with Will’s stand-up special, which was announced in 2021. The special had not yet been filmed.