Colin Jost will host the upcoming Jeopardy! spin-off, Pop Culture Jeopardy!
The show, which will stream on Amazon Prime Video, will go into production next month, Variety reported.
“What that means is, I’m excited,” Colin, 42, said in a statement about his new role.
“Colin’s sharp wit and intelligence are hallmarks of ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!,’” said Suzanne Pete, president of game shows at Sony Pictures Television, in a statement.
“He’s smart and fast, just like our contestants, and we know he can keep up with them as he makes this new series his own. We couldn’t be more excited to have him join us for this new journey.”
Colin Jost is the host of the upcoming Amazon Prime Jeopardy! spinoff, Pop Culture Jeopardy!; pictured last year on Saturday Night Live
Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation at Amazon MGM Studios, praised Colin in her own statement.
“We are thrilled to welcome the multi-talented Colin Jost as host of ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!'” she said. “Colin’s wry friendliness and pop culture savvy make him the perfect host for this new iteration of the beloved franchise.”
Pop Culture Jeopardy marks the first time the clever series, created by Sony Pictures Television’s game show division, will be available on a streaming service.
The game show, which has yet to announce a premiere date, will be released in more than 240 countries and may be aimed primarily at movie buffs and reality TV fanatics looking to show off their knowledge.
Contestants play in teams of three and compete for the ultimate prize.
The spin-off is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
The program is set up like the original game show, but the Q&A section will focus on topics such as music, movies, TV shows, sports and more.
Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD Originals, Unscripted and Targeted Programming at Amazon MGM Studios, discussed the game show twist during a conversation with Variety.
A Jeopardy spinoff is coming to Amazon Prime and it will give the web-obsessed a chance to test their knowledge. Pictured is Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings
“Pop Culture Jeopardy is a cultural moment in itself. It’s the first time the iconic franchise will premiere exclusively on a streaming service,” she said.
“Through a team-first approach and a focus on pop culture, our global Prime Video customers will exclusively experience this innovative twist on Jeopardy! as they test their knowledge on topics that define and transcend generations.”
Suzanne Prete, president of game shows at Sony Pictures Television, said: “We are thrilled to work with our partners at Amazon Prime Video to make this the home of our new Jeopardy! spinoff series.
‘With Michael Davies at the helm, Pop Culture Jeopardy! will be an exciting experience for game show fans. They can expect teams competing at the highest level of Jeopardy! combined with a fresh perspective on the Olympic Games for the mind.
“It’s a must-see for both loyal viewers and new fans.”
In the past, other Jeopardy! spin-offs have also been popular with fans, including Sports Jeopardy! and Rock & Roll Jeopardy!, which ran from 1998 to 2001.
Yep!, a children’s version that aired from 1998 to 2000, also increased in ratings.
The original game show debuted on television in 1964 and quickly became popular among fans.