Matt Friend will be bringing some humor to Prime Video‘s Thursday Night Football postgame show. The comedian and impressionist has joined the show’s TNF Nightcap as a recurring contributor in a new comedy segment, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend, Prime Video announced Thursday.
The segment will kick off October 22 following the Patriots vs. Bears matchup, “bringing the spirit of late-night comedy to Thursday nights with original sketches, celebrity impressions and Friend’s comedic take on sports and entertainment,” according to the streamer.
“Thursday Night Football is one of the biggest stages in sports, and I can’t wait to bring even more fun to the night,” said Friend. “I know and love the game of football, and with The Friend Zone, I’m bringing my comedic perspective to select Thursday nights through original sketches, impressions, and a few surprises along the way. Getting to kick things off in my hometown of Chicago makes it even better.”
Friend has built a massive following with his celebrity impressions, including Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Jeff Goldblum, Howard Stern, Bill Maher, JD Vance, King Charles, and more, amassing over 6 million followers on social media. He as appeared at major cultural events, including the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards, Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the Mark Twain Prize, and F1, among others. In addition to touring his stand-up comedy act across North America and Europe over the past three years, Friend also created and starred in his political comedy special, America Laughs With Matt Friend, for CNN in April 2026.
“Matt Friend brings a rare mix of sharp comedy and real sports knowledge, and he delivers it in a way that feels like part of the Thursday night experience,” said Spoon Daftary, Senior Coordinating Producer, Prime Video. “Having him join us is a great opportunity to give our viewers something fresh and unexpected, and I think fans are going to love what he brings to the show.”
Comedian Nikki Glaser was part of TNF Nightcap in 2024, making five appearances with her popular “Late Hits” segment following her breakout performance at Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady.