Colin Jost to Host Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Here’s a clue about Colin Jost’s next TV gig: “What is: I’m excited.”
That’s the Saturday Night Live star’s official statement upon being named the host of Pop Culture Jeopardy!, a new quiz show set to premiere on Prime Video. Though a premiere date has yet to be announced, we know that production begins in August.
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As you can probably glean from the name of the show, Pop Culture Jeopardy! puts a lighthearted spin on the iconic game show. In this new iteration, teams of three compete tournament-style as they’re tested on their knowledge on everything from “alternative rock to The Avengers, Broadway to MMA, and Gen Z to Zendaya,” just to name a few brain-busting categories.
“Colin’s sharp wit and intelligence epitomize Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” says Suzanne Prete, President of Game Shows for Sony Pictures Television. “He’s smart and quick, like our contestants, and we know he’ll be able to keep up with them while making this new series his own. We could not be happier that he is joining us for this new journey.”
Adds Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation for Amazon MGM Studios: “We’re thrilled to welcome the multi-talented Colin Jost as the host of Pop Culture Jeopardy!. Colin’s wry affability and pop culture fluency make him uniquely qualified as the perfect host for this new iteration of the beloved franchise.”
Michael Davies will executive-produce Pop Culture Jeopardy!, which is produced by Sony Pictures Television for Prime Video.
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