NBC developing Wordle game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie
NBC pilots a Wordle game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie with Jimmy Fallon producing; the game was played 5.3 billion times in 2024, showcasing its sustained popularity.
- NBC is developing a game show based on Wordle, with Savannah Guthrie as the host.
- The project is produced by Electric Hot Dog, owned by Jimmy Fallon, and Universal Television Alternative Studio.
- Wordle was acquired by The New York Times in 2022 and logged 5.3 billion plays in 2024.
- The pilot is currently filming in the U.K. to determine if the show will be picked up for a series.
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‘Today’ show star to host new NBC show produced by Jimmy Fallon (report)
“Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie has a new hosting opportunity lined up with NBC. A source familiar with the project told the Los Angeles Times that the network is developing a game show based on the popular New York Times word game Wordle.
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Jimmy Fallon, who has previously expressed his love for the game, is involved in the game show production.
NBC Pilots Wordle TV Show with Fallon Production, Guthrie Hosting
In a surprising pivot from digital puzzles to broadcast entertainment, NBC is piloting a television adaptation of the viral word game Wordle, with late-night host Jimmy Fallon attached as a producer and “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie set to host. The project, which draws from the New York Times-owned phenomenon that captivated millions during the pandemic, aims to translate the solitary guessing game into a competitive, studio-based format…
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