Her comedy career is finally taking off. So is a nuclear missile.

A nuclear warhead may be heading for New York City – but the show must go on, right.

Struggling clown comedian Molly forces herself onto the lineup of the city's most coveted comedy showcase, using the imminent threat to her advantage.

But as thoughts turn to Armageddon, she is forced to ask herself: did I waste my life trying to become a comedian?

Star Alli Brown, an Upright Citizen's Brigade regular, also wrote the script for Nuke, with the short directed by Kelsea Bauman-Murphy.

A number of comedians including Wyatt Cenac, Dan Perlman and  Fareeha Khan also feature. 

Published: 14 Sep 2026