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.
In addition, Netflix backed away from Fast and Loose, a film that Will was set to star in, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A National Geographic nature program featuring Will has also been abandoned, according to Bloomberg.
Despite some professional turmoil, Will made his first public appearance post-Oscars in Mumbai, India on April 23. The actor was seen taking photos with fans in a private airfield.
For more information on the latest shows to be renewed and canceled, keep reading!
Blockbuster has closed shop at Netflix.
There's nothing Sort Of about it, a third season is coming to HBO Max.
Yellowjackets will buzz buzz back to our screen for a third season.
Searching for Italy has come to an end at CNN.
Tim Allen hasn't given up his Santa hat just yet! The Santa Clauses has been renewed for a second season.
Get ready for another semester at Essex College! The Sex Lives of College Girls has been renewed for a third season.
Just a month after its season two debut, Netflix canceled Warrior Nun.
Prepare for one last trip to Sanditon, as the British drama will end with season three.
Step Up's third season, which saw Christina Milian taking over the role of Collette from the late Naya Rivera, will be its last on Starz.
NBC is leaping into a new season of the Quantum Leap reboot.
The Nevers has been pulled from HBO Max, confirming that the HBO series will not have a second season.
Despite previously renewing the period drama ahead of its first season premiere, Starz has since reversed the renewal. Dangerous Liaisons is officially canceled.
The love is gone at HBO Max, as the streamer has canceled Love Life.
HBO Max has canceled the sex positive comedy ahead of its planned second season.
Legendary has been canceled after three seasons.
Fboy Island will not have a third season at HBO Max.
Los Espookys will not have a third season.
No more stories will be told at the Brightcliffe Home, as Netflix has canceled the Mike Flanagan-created drama.
Apple TV+'s psychological drama will be back with a new season.
Tell Me Lies was renewed by Hulu on Nov. 29.
Pack your bags, because The White Lotus has been renewed for a third season on HBO.
The hunt will end in 2023. That's right, Prime Video's Hunters series is ending in the new year.
Everything's Trash will not have a season two on Freeform.
An open and shut case! Partner Track has been canceled at Netflix.
Kelly Clarkson's syndicated talk show will run through 2025, NBCUniversal confirmed Nov. 7.
A Million Little Things is set for a fifth and final season on ABC.
On Nov. 7, Prime Video announced Carnival Row will return for a second and final season Feb. 17.
We're sold on this news! The Watcher will have a season two on Netflix.
While there won't be a second season of DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Ryan Murphy will bring two more serial killer stories to life for new installments of Monster.
After four seasons, genre-bending drama Westworld was canceled by HBO.