John Early: Now More Than Ever is a 2023 American musical stand-up comedy special written by and starring comedian John Early. The special, directed by Emily Allan and Leah Hennessey, was released on HBO Max on July 17, 2023, following a premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.
The film received positive reviews from critics, later garnering a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Production The special was filmed at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, New York City.
To capture the high energy nature of Early's routine, inspiration was taken from rock documentaries like The Last Waltz and Stop Making Sense. Backstage segments that are intercut throughout the special were inspired by This Is Spinal Tap.
Critical reception Now More Than Ever received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 100%, based on 9 reviews, and an average rating of 8.2/10.
Album An accompanying album was later released via Thirty Tigers on September 13, 2024. The album features six new tracks, including "Vicky with a V", a character previously featured in Early's 2019 episode of The Characters.
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