MONTREAL—October 17, 2022— Prime Video today revealed the all-star cast of the upcoming LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? Hosted by stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer PatrickHuard (Bon Cop Bad Cop, Starbuck), the Quebec version of the global-hit comedy format will feature Marie-Lyne Joncas, Rachid Badouri, Yves P. Pelletier, Arnaud Soly, Christine Morency, Laurent Paquin, Richardson Zéphir, Virginie Fortin, Mathieu Dufour et Édith Cochrane competing to make each other laugh first so they don’t get eliminated. The final comedian not to crack up wins the $100,000 (CDN) grand prize for the charity of their choice. LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? is coming soon and will be available exclusively in early 2023 on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide.

“We are so lucky to have 10 of Quebec’s favourite comedians, and the incredible hosting abilities of Patrick Huard, in this version of LOL,” said Brent Haynes, head of Originals, Canada, Amazon Studios. “It’s easy to see the enjoyment this cast had creating some truly inspired comedy in real time.”

The Amazon Original series used dozens of cameras to catch all of the hilarious action during the unpredictable six-hour competition, and follows the comedy stars and up-and-coming talent who bring various styles to the table, including stand-up, character, improvisational, and physical comedy. As the clock counts down, the comedy competitor’s objective is to eliminate others by making them laugh, while not laughing themselves. The comedian who doesn’t break a smile and outlasts their competitors wins the grand prize for their charity of choice.

LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? is the latest adaptation of Documental, the successful Japanese Amazon Original series created by and starring Hitoshi Matsumoto and owned by Yoshimoto Kogyo, where Matsumoto leads 10 comedians in an anything-goes “battle of laughter behind closed doors.” The fan-favourite format includes local versions in Canada, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, India, and Spain. Local celebrity hosts include Jay Baruchel, Eugenio Derbez, Fedez, Michael “Bully” Herbig, and Rebel Wilson.

LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? joins the slate of Canadian Amazon Original series, including The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, and The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith. Since 2015, Amazon Studios has filmed over 25 Amazon Original series and films in Canada, including The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; The Boys, Reacher, and The Expanse in Ontario; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as wellas parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier? will join the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and around the world in the Prime Video catalog, including award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Prime members will be able to watch LOL: Qui rira le dernier? anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, and stream online. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in Canada at no extra cost to a Prime membership for just CAD$ 99/year or CAD$ 9.99/month (plus applicable taxes), new customers can find out more at www.primevideo.com and subscribe to a free 30-day trial.