More recently, Stewart wrote and directed the satirical comedy film Irresistible, starring Steve Carell and Rose Byrne. Apple TV+’s current event series with Jon Stewart is likely to share similarities with HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Former The Daily Show host Jon Stewart has signed a multi-year deal with Apple, guaranteeing his return to television after he left the show in 2015.
Like Last Week Tonight, the Jon Stewart-helmed show will tackle breaking news in a humorous way.
Stewart took those five years to focus on his advocacy work and direct movies, but he’s making his comeback with a new show focused on current events.