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Dave Chappelle to Headline Toronto’s Departure Festival (EXCLUSIVE)


Dave Chappelle is set to take center stage at Toronto's Departure Festival + Conference.

Chappelle, whose recent “Saturday Night Live” monologue stands as the longest in the program’s 50-year history, tops a bill that includes previously announced comedy podcast “How Did This Get Made? The festival’s film and television component will include an advanced screening of Harland Williams’ new comedy “Wingman,” featuring Jamie Kennedy and Russell Peters, along with the world premiere of Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” Season 8, presented by StackTV, ahead of its May 25 airdate. “In November we promised that comedy would be a big part in the expansion of Departure, and we are immensely proud to fulfill that commitment with the announcement of global superstar Dave Chappelle,” added Kevin Barton, executive producer at Loft Entertainment.

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