If nothing else, Russell Brand is known for his brand of outlandish comedy that often provokes as much as it does create laughs.
In his latest comedy special, Messiah Complex, airing on Epix this Friday, Nov. 29, Brand takes on everything from immigration to Jesus Christ, and all things Justin Bieber.
Related: New Twitter Feud Erupts Between Russell Brand and Donald Trump
When it comes to the singer, Brand pokes fun at the media frenzy he created when he said Bieber should try heroin.
“The top of the hit parade would look very different if teenyboppers were exposed to heroin,” Brand told Rolling Stone in 2010. “It would weed a lot of them out. I don’t think Justin Bieber could handle Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd’s habit. A lot of people in their journey to rehab overdose, and then, perhaps, we could be spared their awful music. It’s Darwinian. It’s the law...
In his latest comedy special, Messiah Complex, airing on Epix this Friday, Nov. 29, Brand takes on everything from immigration to Jesus Christ, and all things Justin Bieber.
Related: New Twitter Feud Erupts Between Russell Brand and Donald Trump
When it comes to the singer, Brand pokes fun at the media frenzy he created when he said Bieber should try heroin.
“The top of the hit parade would look very different if teenyboppers were exposed to heroin,” Brand told Rolling Stone in 2010. “It would weed a lot of them out. I don’t think Justin Bieber could handle Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd’s habit. A lot of people in their journey to rehab overdose, and then, perhaps, we could be spared their awful music. It’s Darwinian. It’s the law...
- 11/24/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Comedian Russell Brand is bringing his singular style and views on the world to Epix on Black Friday. Filmed live at Hammersmith Apollo in London, “Russell Brand: Messiah Complex” sees the comedian exploring heroes, icons and divine wisdom. The 90-minute special will premiere on Friday, Nov. 28 as part of the network's “Supersized Feast of Comedy” Thanksgiving weekend marathon running from Nov. 27 through Nov. 30. See video: Russell Brand Thinks Bill O'Reilly's Argument Against Illegal Immigration Is ‘Based on Bigotry’ “Russell Brand is a huge talent who welcomes the chance to challenge people, issues and institutions through his unique comic perspective, and.
- 10/8/2014
- by Jason Hughes
- The Wrap
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