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Comedian Gianmarco Soresi Sets First Solo Netflix Special ‘God Forbid’
Gianmarco Soresi’s first Netflix stand-up special, *God Forbid*, will premiere globally on 3 December. It marks a new step for the comedian after a decade in stand-up and follows the strong reception of his self-released material.
Filmed during a sold-out run at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, the special explores Soresi’s thoughts on marriage and fatherhood, religion and mental health. His 2025 special *Thief of Joy* drew more than one million YouTube views in its first week and over six million in total; *God Forbid* is written and performed by Soresi and directed by Eric Abrams.
In short
- Soresi’s first Netflix special arrives on 3 December.
- It was filmed at Chicago’s Thalia Hall.
- His previous special passed six million YouTube views.
Explained simply
Gianmarco Soresi is an American stand-up comedian who has spent about a decade performing live and releasing comedy online. A stand-up special is a filmed performance built around one comedian’s material, usually recorded in front of an audience.
Soresi’s earlier special, Thief of Joy, reached a large audience on YouTube. His comedy draws on subjects including family life, religion and mental health, which can be personal as well as widely discussed topics.