Michael Che is back with another Netflix special, and he is still making jokes about his co-host Colin Jost. The comedian’s third stand-up release, Shot In Minneapolis, arrives next month, and a first look at the footage shows Che spending significant time on the subject that has defined his recent comedy: how strange it is that Jost is married to Scarlett Johansson.
The clip, shared by Netflix, offers a peek at Che’s extended riff on the topic. Instead of a quick gag, he builds a bit about the women he dates, using the Jost-Johansson pairing as the starting point. The setup is simple: Che is funny about how weird it is that his co-worker is married to a major movie star. The payoff, according to the preview, is a joke that stretches further than a typical Weekend Update one-liner.
Che’s Longstanding Joke
This is not the first time Che has used Jost’s marriage as comic material. The preview frames the joke as the centerpiece, but it also acknowledges that there are plenty of jokes in the hour that have nothing to do with his co-host. Che is a versatile performer, and his comedy ranges far beyond the SNL universe.
The preview suggests that the hour is not a monologue about Jost. Rather, the joke is one element in a broader set of material. Fans of Che’s stand-up know that he can move from topical comedy to personal stories in a single performance. The special is expected to reflect that range.
The First Look
The preview is a tease for the full hour. It shows Che doing what he does best: talking about relationships, fame, and the absurdity of celebrity in a way that feels personal. The clip is meant to sell the larger special, and it leans heavily on the subject that has become Che’s calling card.
What the preview does not show is the rest of the hour. Netflix has not released additional footage from the special, so the full scope of the set remains unknown. The preview is designed to draw attention to the release, and the Jost-Johansson bit is clearly the hook.
The Jokes That Don’t Involve Jost
The preview frames the Jost joke as the centerpiece, but it also acknowledges that there are plenty of jokes in the hour that have nothing to do with his co-host. Che is a versatile performer, and his comedy ranges far beyond the SNL universe. The special is likely to cover a wide range of topics, from politics to culture to everyday life.
The preview suggests that the hour is not a monologue about Jost. Rather, the joke is one element in a broader set of material. Fans of Che’s stand-up know that he can move from topical comedy to personal stories in a single performance. The special is expected to reflect that range.
The Release Date
Shot In Minneapolis arrives next month. The exact date has not been confirmed, but the window is set. Che’s third Netflix special follows his previous releases, each of which found an audience among fans of his SNL work.
What We Know So Far
The facts are limited to what Netflix has shared. The special is Che’s third for the streamer, and it is titled Shot In Minneapolis. The first look focuses on Che’s joke about Jost’s marriage to Johansson, extended into a bit about dating. Netflix is leading with this joke to promote the release.
Key Facts Box
– Special: Shot In Minneapolis
– Platform: Netflix
– Release: Next month
– Co-host: Colin Jost
– Star wife: Scarlett Johansson
The preview is a reminder that Che’s comedy is built on the friction between his professional life and his personal life. The Jost-Johansson joke is a symptom of that approach, and the new special looks to be another chapter in that ongoing story.
Whether the full hour lives up to the promise of the preview remains to be seen. The joke about Jost’s marriage is a proven winner, but Che’s strength lies in his ability to move beyond it. The special is likely to offer a mix of familiar territory and new ground.
For now, the preview stands as a teaser for what is to come. Che is still taking shots at Jost, and Netflix is still putting them front and center. The question is whether the hour delivers more than the preview promises.
See the video the story is built around at The A.V. Club.
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