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Martin Lawrence Sets First Stand-Up Special in 14 Years on Showtime

Comedian Martin Lawrence arrives at the CBS, CW, Showtime Summer TCA Party at Pacific Design Center on August 10, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.
Comedian Martin Lawrence arrives at the CBS, CW, Showtime Summer TCA Party at Pacific Design Center on August 10, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.

*Martin Lawrence is returning to his standup roots for his first televised special in 14 years.

The actor/comedian debuts in “Martin Lawrence Doin’ Time: Uncut” on Friday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. on Showtime, reports Variety.

The special will feature Lawrence’s impressions and insights on everything from sex and relationships to President ObamaBill Cosby and Hollywood.

“I look forward to having my third concert film premiere on Showtime. Fourteen years is a long time between concert specials and I am excited to know that my TV audience will be able to enjoy this show as if they came to see me live,” said Lawrence, who’s coming off of a sold-out national tour.

The actor serves as an executive producer on the special, which is directed by David Raynr. Other exec producers are Studio71’s Gary Binkow and Michael Green. Producers are Barry Ehrmann, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor, Sean Lampkin and Michael Hubbard of You So Crazy and Studio71.

As previously reported, Lawrence will re-team with his “Bad Boys” co-star Will Smith for the third film in the franchise, “Bad Boys for Life,” to arrive in theaters on Jan. 2, 2018.

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