Just For Laughs pulls in the big stars for its 35th year

Just For Laughs released a big part of its 2017lineup Wednesday, and the annual comedy festival is goingbig for its 35thyear.

Here are a few of thebrand name guests at this year's JFL, whichruns from July 12 to 31, 2017.

Jerry Seinfeld & Gad Elmaleh

Celebrity-comedian Jerry Seinfeld and beloved French comedian Gad Elmaleh will co-headline an exclusive one-night-only event to commemorate JFL's35th Anniversary.

WHEN:Wednesday, July 26, at 8p.m.
WHERE: The Bell Centre

Kevin Hart

Submit your funniest short filmthat captures the elements of diversity and multiculturalism and Kevin Hart will broadcast the top five films at hislive show and pick a winner for a development deal.

WHEN:Thursday, July 27 at 7p.m.
WHERE: Imperial Cinema

Trevor Noah

Just For Laughs calls him "the most successful comedian in Africa."

Noah is best known for his job as host ofThe Daily Show on Comedy Central, but his series on Afraid of The Dark on Netflixand his audiobook Born a Crimehave granted him his most recent success.

Noah will be do a stand-up performance andhost a"conversation"about his life.

WHEN: Friday, July 28 with two performances at 7p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:MaisonSymphoniqueat Place des Arts.

In Conversation with Trevor Noah
WHEN:Saturday, July 29 at 12p.m.
WHERE: The Grand Salon Opera, Level 4, Hyatt Regency Montreal.

Judd Apatow

Knocked Up, The 40-Year- Old Virgin and Trainwreck he's directed them all.

He was also the executive producer of HBO's Girls and Crashing, as well as Netflix's new show Love.

WHEN: Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: 5ime Salle, atPlace des Arts.

Ali Wong

The San Franciscan, now living in Los Angeles, gother big break withtheNetflix stand-upspecial calledBaby Cobra, filmed when shewas seven months pregnant.

WHEN: Thursday, July 27 at 7p.m.
WHERE:Maison Symphonique at Place des Arts.

Laverne Cox

The popular Orange Is The New Black actress will have her very own show this year.

WHEN:Saturday, July 29 at9:45 p.m.
WHERE: SalleWilfrid-Pelletier,atPlace des Arts.

Sugar Sammy

The Cte-des-Neigesnative hurt many Montrealers after leaving for France, but Sugar Sammywill always havea place in our hearts. Hewill be hosting his own gala this year.

WHEN: Friday, July 28 at 9:45 p.m.
WHERE:Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, at Place des Arts.

Rick Mercer

Where to start with Rick Mercer?The host of CBC's Rick Mercer Report will be hostingThe Rick Mercer Galaat the end of July.

WHEN:Thursday, July 27 at 7p.m.
WHERE:SalleWilfrid-Pelletier,atPlace des Arts.

David Spade

This Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominee is known forhis appearances inTommy Boy, Black Sheepand most recentlyGrown Ups.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
WHERE:SalleWilfrid-Pelletier,at Place des Arts.

Howie Mandel

Best known for his role as a judge on America's got Talent, Mandel will return to the Just For Laughs stage for the third year in a row.

WHEN: Saturday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:SalleWilfrid-Pelletier,at Placedes Arts.

John Mulaney

Mulaneybecame popular after astint at Saturday Night Livewhere he wrote and appeared as a Weekend Updatecorrespondent. He also has a special on Netflix, released in2015, called The Comeback Kid.

WHEN: Saturday, July 29 at7pm and 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Olympia