Trailer for HBO Max’s ‘Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners’

The Max Original stand-up comedy special, “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners,” debuts Thursday April 21st on HBO Max. Five up-and-coming comics join comedy legend Marlon Wayans for an hour of no-holds-barred stand-up.

Taped live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, this hour-long special feature the comedic stylings of multi-hyphenate legend Marlon Wayans serving as emcee, Marlon shines the spotlight on actor D.C. Ervin, social media star Tony Baker, niece and stand-up comic Chaunté Wayans, writer Sydney Castillo, and noted “closer” Esau McGraw. With everyone decked out in their Sunday best, “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners” centers on the comedians’ frank takes on fatherhood, fear, dating, disappointment, adult orthodonture, and so much more.

Directed by Troy Miller, executive produced by Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez, Troy Miller, Steve Harris and Michael Rotenberg. “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners” is his second comedy special for HBO Max following the 2021 release of “Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is.”