# Amazon LOL: Last One Laughing series development

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> Updated: 2026-08-12T18:21:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Amazon MGM Studios announced the development of a U.S. adaptation of the international comedy competition series ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ for Prime Video. The format, based on the Japanese series Documental, requires comedians to avoid laughing for six hours to win. Fulwell Entertainment was selected to handle production.

Following the series' success, including winning Best Entertainment programme at the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards, Amazon Prime Video confirmed a Halloween special. This four-part series, hosted by Jimmy Carr, is scheduled to premiere on October 23 and features comedians such as Jack Dee, Daisy May Cooper, and Phil Wang.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Last One Laughing confirms Halloween special on Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video will air a four-part Halloween special of ‘Last One Laughing’ starting October 23, featuring a cast of comedians competing to avoid laughing or screaming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/last-one-laughing-confirms-halloween-special-on-amazon-prime

### 2026-08-04: Amazon greenlights US version of comedy competition ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’

Amazon MGM Studios is producing a U.S. version of the comedy competition “LOL: Last One Laughing” for Prime Video, with Fulwell Entertainment as producer and no cast announced yet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-greenlights-us-version-of-comedy-competition-lol-last-one-laughing

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