Iconic late night talk show host David Letterman hung up his presenting boots over two years ago, but as many had hoped, he is stepping out of retirement to make his return to television, this time with Netflix.
Letterman, who is still the longest-serving host in U.S. late night television, will present a brand new yet-to-be-named six-episode series for the streaming service which is set to combine his two main interests for which he is renowned: in-depth conversations with extraordinary people, and in-the-field segments expressing his curiosity and humor.
According to Netflix, each hour-long episode will see Letterman conducting a long-form conversation with a singular guest - and will also explore topics on his own, away from the studio.
Letterman said of the new show, "I feel excited and lucky to be working on this project for Netflix. Here's what I have learned, if you retire to spend more time with your family, check with your family first. Thanks for watching, drive safely."
Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix added, "Just meeting David Letterman was a thrill; imagine how exciting it is for me to announce that we will be working together. David Letterman is a true television icon, and I can’t wait to see him out in the wild, out from behind the desk and interviewing the people he finds most interesting. We’ll have to see if he keeps the beard."
But it's such a magnificent beard...
The series will premiere on Netflix in 2018.
