NBC Greenlights Wordle Game Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie
NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show hosted by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show hosted by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
The Wordle game show, based on The New York Times' word-guessing game, is set to premiere in 2027. Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio and late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon's Electric Hot Dog company, Fallon expressed his excitement to work with Guthrie, praising her intelligence and hosting skills. The show will challenge contestants to solve five-letter word puzzles for a chance to win a cash prize, with Guthrie guiding them through the competition.
Guthrie, described as an avid Wordle fan, will help adapt the game for television. The announcement marks the official green light for the show, following Fallon's previous development efforts. Guthrie, a longtime anchor on Today, returned to the show in April after a brief absence earlier this year. Production for the Wordle game show is expected to commence later in the year, with casting opportunities available on wordle.castingcrane.com.
Wordle's popularity has even caught the attention of Pope Leo XIV. For more Wordle-related content, viewers can explore an archive of previously used words in the game.
