Tiger King's Netflix return confirmed with Joe Exotic 'over the moon' at reaction to show

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Jacob Jarvis10 April 2020

Netflix has confirmed Tiger King is to return for one more episode.

An eighth episode, titled The Tiger King And I, will arrive on the streaming service on April 12.

The documentary series tells the story of eccentric wildlife breeder Joe Exotic, 57, who was jailed for plotting the murder of an animal rights activist.

Hosted by comedian Joel McHale, the new instalment will include interviews with stars from the show including John Reinke, Joshua Dial, John Finlay, Saff, Erik Cowie, Rick Kirkman, and Jeff and Lauren Lowe.

In a video announcing the episode, McHale said: “I talk to a lot of people involved in the project.

“To see what’s happened in their lives since the release of the series. It’s eye-opening and, hopefully, funny.”

Jeff Lowe, Exotic's successor as owner of Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, last week said a new episode was being filmed but it was not at that point confirmed by Netflix.

Exotic – real name Joseph Maldonado-Passage – is serving 22 years in prison.

However, the shows director said he is "happier than he has ever been".

Rebecca Chaiklin, who co-directed Tiger King with Eric Goode, said Exotic was “over the moon” about his newfound fame.

Asked if they stayed in touch with the characters featured in the show, she said: “I must get 30 phone calls a day and texts and Eric maybe even more so. There is a lot of communication going on.

“Most characters are super happy. The Rick Kirkhams, the Josh Dials, the Saffs – and then there are other characters who are probably less happy with the way they were portrayed.

“I mean, Joe is over the moon. I really mean over the moon.

“Even though he is locked in this horrible prison, he’s happier than he has ever been in his life, because he is finally famous.

“It is the most bizarre twist of all to me, the psychology of it. It’s bizarre.”

Additional reporting by PA.

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