Wordle has been an obsession for tons of avid puzzlers for years now, but the beloved puzzle game is set to make the jump to our TV screens in the near future!
On May 11, we learned that NBC had greenlit a new primetime game show based on the New York Times puzzle that has “become a daily ritual for millions of players around the world” (as the NYT puts it).
The series is being produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio in partnership with Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog — with Fallon onboard as an executive producer — and the New York Times, and will see teams of players cracking five-letter puzzles in pursuit of a cash prize.
Do we have a ‘Wordle’ TV show release date yet?
Right now, we don’t have a release date for the Wordle TV show, though NBC has said that production on the show is set to begin later this year and that the show is “slated to premiere in 2027.”
As soon as we know more, we’ll be sure to share it here.
Who’s going to host the ‘Wordle’ game show?
“TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has been confirmed as the host of the “Wordle” TV show. Executive producer Jimmy Fallon confirmed the news on the show on Monday, May 11; you can see that announcement below:
In a statement shared by NBC, Fallon said he was “very honored” to be working with Savannah Guthrie.
“Savannah has that rare combination of intelligence, charm and warmth that makes everyone feel instantly welcome. And she obviously knows how to host a show. I am SUPER PROUD and HAPPY, and I think we developed a SOLID GAMER for PRIME-time,” he added.
How does the ‘Wordle’ game show work?
NBC has shared a brief explanation of how the new show will work, billing it as “a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun” that will have players working to solve five-letter word puzzles, like the original game.
It reads: “The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day — solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the ‘Wordle’ arena, playing for an incredible cash prize.”
Can I sign up for the ‘Wordle’ TV show?
Yes, if your brain’s packed full of Wordle knowledge, like the best Wordle start words or the most common Wordle letters, casting is open now (as of the May 11 announcement).
The casting site says it’s asking for teams of three players to apply. Per the casting site, selected teams will be heading to Europe to play the game over a 1-2 week period from July 20 to August 1 (dates subject to change).
The Manchester Evening News says the show will be filmed in the English city.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Head over to wordle.castingcrane.com for more details.
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