Wordle could be the next great game show. NBC has greenlit a game show version of The New York Times' popular puzzle game, and it's set to debut in 2027 with Savannah Guthrie as the host. The show will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio "in partnership with" Jimmy Fallon's production company and the […]
Gaming Entertainment News Wordle is turning into a primetime TV game show on NBC NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show that will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie. It’s scheduled to premiere in 2027.
NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show that will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie. It’s scheduled to premiere in 2027.
by Jay Peters May 11, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC Link Share Gift NurPhoto via Getty Images Part Of All the news about daily puzzle games see all updates Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.
Wordle could be the next great game show. NBC has greenlit a game show version of The New York Times ’ popular puzzle game, and it’s set to debut in 2027 with Savannah Guthrie as the host. The show will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio “in partnership with” Jimmy Fallon’s production company and the NYT , according to a press release.
Here’s an overview of how the new “fast-paced format” will work in game show form, from the NYT : The series will feature teams of players competing to solve five-letter word puzzles in a high-energy, collaborative environment, translating the core elements of Wordle into a new kind of viewing experience.
Casting is open now for teams of three. If you want to throw your hat in the ring, you have until May 29th at 8PM ET to apply.
Deadline reported last year that Fallon’s company, Electric Hot Dog, was helping with NBC’s pilot of the Wordle show.
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