Wonder Project is taking a bold leap beyond faith-based films and TV-and this time, it's betting that audiences are ready to laugh.
The studio behind the hit biblical drama House of David is making its first move into stand-up comedy with Wonder Presents: The Stand-Ups, a new Prime Video series featuring six original comedy specials. If the experiment succeeds, it could signal a major shift in family entertainment, proving there's a growing appetite for comedy that doesn't rely on shock value.
Leading the lineup is Canadian comedian Sterling Scott, whose special, Good Days, Better Nights, kicks off the weekly series alongside performances from Caroline Rhea, K. Trevor Wilson, Ola Dada, Zabrina Douglas, and Erica Sigurdson.
Scott admits he never expected this opportunity.
"When Wonder first asked me to be a part of this, I was honored," he said, praising the impressive roster of comedians and calling the project a chance to introduce talented Canadian comics to a much wider audience.
Ironically, Scott's comedy career began with what he describes as a complete disaster.
"I bombed. Did horrible," he recalled of his first stand-up performance after originally pursuing acting. Rather than quitting, the experience convinced him to study the craft seriously-a decision that ultimately led him to Wonder Project's inaugural comedy series.
Today, Scott's material centers on family life, fatherhood, and everyday experiences, drawing inspiration from the storytelling traditions of his own relatives.
"The biggest source of my comedy had to come from my family," he explained. "When I'm speaking to the audience, it feels like I'm right at home."
While many associate "clean comedy" with limitations, Scott rejects that idea entirely.
"Clean comedy is a genre. Dirty comedy is a genre," he said. "I wasn't trying to be clean. I was just telling you the truth, and it happened to be clean."
He believes the growing popularity of comedians like Nate Bargatze-and the emergence of platforms dedicated to family-friendly entertainment-shows audiences are increasingly looking for comedy everyone can enjoy together.
"If you only have R-rated stuff, you close off such a big audience," Scott said. "But by making it family-friendly, you welcome everyone."
Beyond the jokes, Scott hopes viewers leave with a simple but meaningful message: embrace who you are while continuing to grow.
"I want to do comedy through connection, not through dividing," he said. "I want to take two groups of people that disagree with each other and unite them through laughter."
For Wonder Project, the move represents more than just another streaming release. It's a strategic expansion into an entirely new genre-and one that could redefine what mainstream audiences expect from faith-inspired entertainment.
If viewers respond, Wonder Presents: The Stand-Ups may prove that wholesome comedy isn't a niche after all-it could be the next big thing.
