Editing Jon Stewart (section)

=== 2015–2023: Standup and Apple TV+ series ===
He also guest starred in the animated series ''[[American Dad!]]'', and ''[[The Simpsons]]'' as well as the [[children's television series]] ''[[Between the Lions]]'', ''[[Sesame Street]]'', ''[[Jack's Big Music Show]]'', and ''[[Gravity Falls]]''. After Stewart's departure from ''The Daily Show'', he was listed as an executive producer on ''[[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://money.cnn.com/2015/09/09/media/jon-stewart-producer-stephen-colbert |title=Jon Stewart is one of Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' producers |last=Stelter |first=Brian |date=September 9, 2015 |work=CNN Money |access-date=September 23, 2015 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923190716/http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/09/media/jon-stewart-producer-stephen-colbert |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://fortune.com/2016/04/13/cbs-late-show-colbert-licht/ | title=Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Taps New Exec Producer Amid Low Ratings | access-date=June 7, 2016 | last=Huddleston | first=Tom Jr. | archive-date=June 15, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615020615/http://fortune.com/2016/04/13/cbs-late-show-colbert-licht/ | url-status=live}}</ref> In addition, Stewart has presented occasional comedic monologues filled with political and media commentary.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jon-stewart-urges-public-prevail-trumps-cruelty-late-show-1124088 |title=Jon Stewart Urges Public to 'Prevail' Against Trump's 'Cruelty' |last=Perez |first=Lexy |magazine=Hollywood Reporter |date=June 28, 2018 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-date=June 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629084934/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jon-stewart-urges-public-prevail-trumps-cruelty-late-show-1124088 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/jon-stewart-reunites-stephen-colbert-mocks-trump-s-executive-orders-n715306 |title=Jon Stewart Reunites With Stephen Colbert, Mocks Trump's Executive Orders |last=Ortiz |first=Erik |date=February 1, 2017 |website=NBC News |access-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-date=August 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809043616/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/jon-stewart-reunites-stephen-colbert-mocks-trump-s-executive-orders-n715306 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-returns-stephen-colberts-913557 |title=Jon Stewart Returns to Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show,' Bashes Fox News' Embrace of Donald Trump |last=Lewis |first=Hilary |magazine=Hollywood Reporter |date=July 22, 2016 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-date=June 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629074410/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-returns-stephen-colberts-913557 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-stephen-colberts-late-848000 |title=Jon Stewart on Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show': Donald Trump Impression (Video) |last=Lewis |first=Hilary |magazine=Hollywood Reporter |date=December 11, 2015 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-date=June 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629074357/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-stephen-colberts-late-848000 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In November 2015, it was announced that Stewart signed a four-year deal with [[Home Box Office, Inc.|HBO]] that would include exclusive digital content for HBO NOW, HBO Go, and other platforms.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jon Stewart Inks Four-Year Deal With HBO to Create Digital Content |last=Ortiz |first=Erik |website=NBC News |date=November 3, 2015 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/jon-stewart-inks-four-year-deal-hbo-create-digital-content-n456636 |access-date=November 3, 2015 |archive-date=November 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151103230906/http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/jon-stewart-inks-four-year-deal-hbo-create-digital-content-n456636 |url-status=live}}</ref> HBO programming president Casey Bloys has said that "the idea is it will be an animated parody of a cable news network with an ''Onion''-like portal."<ref>{{cite news|first1=Mikey |last1=O'Connell |first2=Lesley |last2=Goldberg |date=July 30, 2016|title=HBO's New Chief Talks Jon Stewart, 'Vinyl' Demise, Violence Problems and 'Thrones' End|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hbos-new-chief-talks-jon-915930|access-date=May 21, 2017|archive-date=May 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525022428/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/hbos-new-chief-talks-jon-915930|url-status=live}}</ref> The team began working with the cloud graphics company, OTOY, to build a system for creating content. Working on the project were Mike Brown, Steve Waltien, Chelsea Devantez, Lucy Steiner, Kate James, and Robby Slowik. The team tested material in Red Bank, New Jersey, at The [[Count Basie Theatre]] Performing Arts Academy.<ref name="Decider-Suburban">{{cite web |last=Marotta |first=Jenna |date=March 14, 2017 |title=The Staff Of Jon Stewart's Mysterious New HBO Show Is Testing Out Material in Suburban New Jersey |website=Decider |url=http://decider.com/2017/03/14/jon-stewart-hbo-writing-staff-free-comedy-red-bank-new-jersey/ |access-date=May 21, 2017 |archive-date=May 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516174950/http://decider.com/2017/03/14/jon-stewart-hbo-writing-staff-free-comedy-red-bank-new-jersey/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The show's premiere was moved several times, from fall 2016,<ref>{{cite news |last=Holloway |first=Daniel |date=July 30, 2016 |title=Jon Stewart's HBO Show Will Be Animated Cable-News Parody |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/jon-stewarts-hbo-animated-cable-news-parody-1201827142/ |access-date=May 21, 2017 |archive-date=May 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519045246/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/jon-stewarts-hbo-animated-cable-news-parody-1201827142/ |url-status=live}}</ref> to the first quarter of 2017,<ref>{{cite magazine |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=November 14, 2016 |title='Westworld' Renewed for Second Season, Likely Returning 2018 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/11/14/westworld-season-2/ |access-date=May 21, 2017 |archive-date=May 9, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509085907/http://ew.com/article/2016/11/14/westworld-season-2/ |url-status=live}}</ref> and then cancelled on May 23, 2017.<ref name=":1">{{cite magazine |first=Bryn |last=Sandburg |date=May 23, 2017 |title=Jon Stewart and HBO Scrap Animated Project |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hbo-drops-jon-stewarts-animated-project-1007081 |access-date=May 24, 2017 |archive-date=May 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524060233/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hbo-drops-jon-stewarts-animated-project-1007081 |url-status=live}}</ref> The cancelation statement read: "HBO and Jon Stewart have decided not to proceed with a short-form digital animated project... We all thought the project had great potential but there were technical issues in terms of production and distribution that proved too difficult given the quick turnaround and topical nature of the material. We're excited to report that we have some future projects together which you will be hearing about in the near future".<ref name=":1" />

[[File:DChapJStewRAH211018-22.jpg|thumb|left|[[Dave Chappelle]] with Stewart performing at [[Royal Albert Hall]] in 2018]]
In July 2017, HBO announced Stewart would produce a stand-up comedy special for the network, his first stand-up special since 1996.<ref>{{cite news |last=Villarreal |first=Yvonne |title=Two Jon Stewart comedy specials are coming to HBO |newspaper=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-july-two-jon-stewart-comedy-specials-are-1501109085-htmlstory.html |date=July 26, 2017 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807011403/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-july-two-jon-stewart-comedy-specials-are-1501109085-htmlstory.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Ultimately, no special aired. In 2018, Stewart and [[Dave Chappelle]] joined forces for a duo comedy tour in the [[United States]], and across the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/dave-chappelle-jon-stewart-plot-joint-stand-up-comedy-tour-630156/|title=Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart Plot Joint Stand-Up Comedy Tour|first1=Ryan|last1=Reed|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=May 14, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2024|archive-date=March 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320233224/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/dave-chappelle-jon-stewart-plot-joint-stand-up-comedy-tour-630156/|url-status=live}}</ref> Stewart performed standup in the 13th Annual ''Standup for Heroes'' event alongside [[John Oliver]] and [[Hasan Minhaj]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2019/scene/news/bruce-springsteen-jon-stewart-stand-up-for-heroes-new-york-comedy-festival-1203329301/|title= Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart Return for 13th Annual Stand Up for Heroes|website= Variety|date= September 9, 2019|accessdate= February 16, 2024}}</ref>

On directing, Stewart noted on ''[[Employee of the Month (podcast)|Employee of the Month]]'' that ''The Daily Show'' influenced his directing process more than his acting gigs did. He said, "It's about the collaboration. It's about understanding. Doing a show taught me this process of clarity of vision, but the flexibility of process. So know your intention, know where you're wanting to go with the scene with the way that you want it to go, the momentum shifts, the emphasis, where you want it to be."<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/jon-stewart-is-ready-for-next-iteration-of-the-daily-show-20150220#ixzz3SxWwIEKR |title=Jon Stewart Is Ready for 'Next Iteration' of 'Daily Show' – Rolling Stone |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=February 20, 2015 |access-date=March 13, 2015 |archive-date=March 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311025548/http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/jon-stewart-is-ready-for-next-iteration-of-the-daily-show-20150220#ixzz3SxWwIEKR |url-status=live}}</ref> He also expressed interest in directing more films.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lewis |first1=Hilary |last2=Simmons |first2=Ted |title=Jon Stewart Reveals Hopes For 'Daily Show' Successor, Talks Future Plans |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-reveals-hopes-daily-775586 |website=Hollywood Reporter |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=September 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925202304/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-reveals-hopes-daily-775586 |url-status=live}}</ref> Stewart directed the [[political satire]] ''[[Irresistible (2020 film)|Irresistible]]'', released in June 2020,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/jon-stewart-new-directing-job-irresistible-1202967643/ |title=Jon Stewart Finds Next Directing Gig With Steve Carell as Top Choice to Star (EXCLUSIVE) |work=Variety |date=October 3, 2018 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |archive-date=May 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515195934/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/jon-stewart-new-directing-job-irresistible-1202967643/amp/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-steve-carell-team-political-satire-irresistible-1149200 |title=Jon Stewart, Steve Carell Team for Political Satire 'Irresistible' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 3, 2018 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |archive-date=October 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011104959/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jon-stewart-steve-carell-team-political-satire-irresistible-1149200 |url-status=live}}</ref> which follows a demoralized Democratic strategist (played by ''Daily Show'' alumnus [[Steve Carell]]), who helps a retired veteran ([[Chris Cooper]]) run for mayor in a small, [[blue collar]] town in Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/jon-stewart-steve-carell-rose-byrne-chris-cooper-irresistible-focus-features-brad-pitt-planb-1202578124/ |title=Chris Cooper Joins Steve Carell & Rose Byrne in Jon Stewart's Campaign Trail Comedy 'Irresistible' For Focus & Plan B |work=Deadline |date=March 19, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2019 |archive-date=March 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320122559/https://deadline.com/2019/03/jon-stewart-steve-carell-rose-byrne-chris-cooper-irresistible-focus-features-brad-pitt-planb-1202578124/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

After his contract with HBO ended, Stewart signed a multi-year show deal with [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]. On September 30, 2021, Stewart's new series, ''[[The Problem with Jon Stewart]]'', premiered on [[Apple TV+]]. The series featured hour-long, single-subject episodes. In addition to hosting the show, Stewart served as executive producer through his company, Busboy Productions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Lacey |date=October 27, 2020 |title=Jon Stewart Returns With Current Affairs Series for Apple (Exclusive) |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/05/21/black-panther-trevor-noah-cameo-voice |access-date=October 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524003648/http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/05/21/black-panther-trevor-noah-cameo-voice/ |archive-date=May 24, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The show was canceled after two seasons, allegedly due to Apple executives disagreeing with coverage of [[China]] and [[artificial intelligence]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2023 |title=Jon Stewart's Show on Apple Is Ending |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/business/media/jon-stewart-the-problem-ends.html |website=New York Times}}</ref> Apple's cancelation attracted criticism from the [[United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party]].<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Apple under fire over cancellation of Jon Stewart show amid China concerns |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/15/jon-stewart-apple-show-cancelled-china |access-date=November 16, 2023 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

In July 2022, a ''[[Politico]]'' writer named Juleanna Glover wrote an op-ed titled "If Tucker Runs in 2024, Here's Who the Democrats Need." In the op-ed, Glover called for Stewart to run for president in 2024. Stewart promptly responded to the viral article with a Tweet, stating "ummm... no thank you."<ref>{{ cite web |title=Jon Stewart Says 'No Thank You' After Viral Op-Ed Suggests He Run for President |last=Lambert |first=Harper |website=Yahoo News |date=July 9, 2022 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jon-stewart-says-no-thank-234143169.html |access-date=July 11, 2022 |archive-date=July 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710005636/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jon-stewart-says-no-thank-234143169.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023 Stewart performed at the comedy festival, ''[[Netflix]] is a Joke'' in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-is-a-joke-the-festival-day-three|title= "Live from Last Night" at Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival|website= Netflix|accessdate= February 16, 2024}}</ref>