Ali Wong turns down lucrative HBO offer for two more Netflix specials

The Hollywood Reporter

Wong, the star of Netflix's Baby Cobra and Hard Knock Wife standup specials, has signed a "rich deal" for two more standup specials, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which adds that HBO was "aggressively pursuing" a deal with her that would've included a standup special worth $10 million alone and a scripted show on HBO Max. "Ali is electric," said Robbie Praw, director of original stand-up comedy programming at Netflix. "She offers a completely distinct voice in the culture, and audiences all over the world have responded to her raw, unfiltered humor. We’re so proud to make Netflix the home of her comedy specials for years to come."