• Kumail Nanjiani returns to standup with a new Hulu special, Night Thoughts, streaming Dec. 19.
• The hour-long special was written, performed and executive produced by Nanjiani and filmed in Chicago.
• Night Thoughts is part of Hulu’s “Hularious” series; it was directed by Bill Benz.
H2: What Night Thoughts is about
Kumail Nanjiani’s Night Thoughts sees the actor-comedian returning to his standup roots. In the trailer, he describes the titular “night thoughts” — those anxious, unhelpful ideas that wake you at 3 a.m. — and builds a set around late-night worries, modern anxieties and small-life absurdities.
Filmed before a Chicago audience, the material touches on anxiety (“I’ve never been in a fight because I’m super good at apologizing”), the early-era risks of buying drugs, and the oddities of pet care, including a bit about cat medication. The tone mixes observational comedy with personal reflection, leaning into the twitchy logic that inspired the special’s title.
H2: Credits and creative team
Night Thoughts was written, performed and executive produced by Kumail Nanjiani. The special was directed by Bill Benz. Additional executive producers listed include Molly Mandel, Emily V. Gordon, Elan Gale, Bernie Schaeffer and Bill Dixon. Production credits place the special within Hulu’s Hularious lineup, a slate of original standup specials on the streaming platform.
H3: Filmed in Chicago — a homecoming
Nanjiani chose Chicago — where he launched his standup career — as the location for Night Thoughts. The city serves both as a nod to his comedy roots and as a live audience setting that underscores the special’s return-to-standup energy after years of film and TV work.
H3: Where and when to watch
Night Thoughts streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ beginning December 19. It is presented as part of Hulu’s Hularious original series of standup specials. Fans can watch the trailer on Hulu’s platform and on promotional pages tied to the special.
H4: What else to know
Beyond standup, Kumail Nanjiani appears this holiday season in the James L. Brooks comedy Ella McKay, which opens in theaters on Dec. 12. Night Thoughts offers a compact, live-comedy counterpoint to his screen projects, showcasing his voice as a touring comedian and writer.
H4: Quick take
Night Thoughts positions Nanjiani back on stage, mining late-night anxieties for sharp jokes and self-aware asides. With a Chicago audience and a small, experienced creative team, the special aims to reconnect the performer with standup fans and streaming viewers alike.
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