{
  "id": 137325,
  "title": "Amazon Orders US Version of ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ Comedy Competition Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/amazon-orders-us-version-of-lol-last-one-laughing-comedy-competition",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T16:41:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/lol-last-one-laughing-us-version-amazon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the rights to bring the international comedy series \"LOL: Last One Laughing\" to American audiences through Fulwell Entertainment. The series, which has already garnered a global fanbase, challenges top comics and comedic actors to resist laughter for as long as possible. \"LOL\" is a globally-acclaimed show, with hosts including Trevor Noah, Rebel Wilson, and Graham Norton, among others, and has become one of Prime Video's most-watched originals internationally. Fulwell Entertainment, known for producing well-known shows like \"The Kardashians\" and \"Friends: The Reunion,\" is set to executive produce the American version alongside Emma Conway and Eric Pankowski. The showrunners will focus on securing the cast and host for the U.S. edition, which is expected to launch soon.",
  "summary": "The series will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment and stream only on Prime Video The post Amazon Orders US Version of ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ Comedy Competition Series appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Amazon MGM acquires rights for US \"LOL\" series.",
    "Fulwell Entertainment exec produces American version.",
    "Series known for resisting laughter among comics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/137325.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ Lands U.S. Version At Amazon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/lol-last-one-laughing-lands-u-s-version-at-amazon",
        "published": "2026-08-04T15:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}