George Lopez, the beloved comedian and actor, has officially announced his retirement from stand-up comedy. During an interview on Tamron Hall, the 63-year-old comedian revealed that he will conclude his stage career following the release of his upcoming special on Amazon Prime Video.
“This is the last one,” Lopez stated. “I’ve subjected the American people to enough of my crap. It seems like the right time. It’s been the one thing that has just never left me my whole life, and in respect to it, it’s a wonderful place to leave it at this particular point.”
Lopez filmed his final one-hour special at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on September 27 and 28 as part of his “ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT! Comedy” tour. This will be his first special in four years, following 2020’s We’ll Do It for Half on Netflix. Over the years, Lopez has released several specials on HBO, including America’s Mexican (2007), Tall, Dark, and Chicano (2009), It’s Not Me, It’s You (2012), and The Wall (2017).
In closing his retirement announcement, Lopez expressed a desire to spend more time with his daughter, Mayan Lopez. The two work together on the NBC series Lopez vs. Lopez. “I want to spend more time with her, and I love the show,” he said.
Lopez vs. Lopez is set to enter its third season on NBC, premiering on October 18. The new season will feature several notable guest stars, including Rita Moreno, Stephen Tobolowsky, and comedian Jeff Ross.
In addition to Lopez and Mayan, the cast includes Selenis Leyva, Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez, and Al Madrigal. Lopez co-created the series with Debby Wolfe, and it is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
As George Lopez steps away from stand-up comedy, he leaves behind a legacy of laughter and connection with audiences across generations. His decision marks the end of an era but opens a new chapter focused on family and collaborative projects in television.
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