Dave Chappelle sets Netflix standup special 'The Closer' for October

Dave Chapelle is bringing to Netflix a new standup special titled "The Closer." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI Dave Chappelle attends the premiere "BlacKkKlansman" in July 2018. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UP Dave Chappelle poses at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in January 2018. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Dave Chappelle (L) and Melissa McCarthy appear onstage during the 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2017. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Dave Chappelle celebrates after winning the GQ Men of the Year award for Funnyman in October 2003. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Dave Chappelle is back with another standup comedy special, titled The Closer, which is coming to Netflix on Oct. 5.

"Comedians have a responsibility to speak recklessly," Chappelle says in a teaser trailer released on Wednesday for the special.

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"Sometimes the funniest thing to say is mean. Remember, I'm not saying it to be mean. I'm saying it because it's funny," he continues while performing in front of a live audience.

The teaser refers to The Closer as the sixth chapter in Chappelle's standup history.

The 48-year-old has previously released specials The Age of Spin, Deep in the Heart of Texas, Equanimity, The Bird Revelation and Sticks and Stones.

Chappelle, in June, joined the Foo Fighters onstage at the band's New York show in Madison Square Garden. Chappelle teamed up with the band to perform a cover of "Creep" by Radiohead.