From Chevy Chase and Ryan Reynolds to Sold-Out Arenas: National Lampoon Launches Its Next Chapter With ‘Wild ‘N Out Live!’ Tour Creator and Producer Rip Micheals and 5120 Entertainment
A new film starring Alec Baldwin and Nick Cannon. A December comedy series featuring Na’im Lynn and guest-starring Kevin Hart. A Barclays Center event followed by a tour slated for late spring 2027. And Rip Micheals’ first stand-up special: no stage—all crowd. NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From Chevy Chase’s Vacation to Ryan Reynolds’ Van Wilder, National Lampoon has helped define American comedy for generations. Now, the iconic brand is partnering with Rip Micheals Entertainment and Eugene Parker’s 5120 Entertainment for an expansion spanning arena events, films, original series and a new comedy channel, alongside a revenue platform designed to help comedians keep earning from their work. The announced slate includes National Lampoon’s Hollywood Hustle, starring Alec Baldwin and Nick Cannon, planned for early 2027, and a comedy vertical series featuring Na’im Lynn, with Kevin Hart guest-starring alongside an ensemble cast, slated for December 2026. The live entertain...