Colin Jost to host upcoming Jeopardy! spin-off, Pop Culture Jeopardy!
The show, which will air on Amazon Prime Video, is set to begin production next month. Variety reported.
“I’m thrilled,” Colin, 42, said of his new role in a statement.
“Colin’s sharp wit and intelligence personify the ‘Jeopardy’ of pop culture,” Suzanne Pete, president of game shows for Sony Pictures Television, said in a statement.
“He’s smart and quick-witted, just like our contestants, and we know he’ll be able to keep up with them as he makes this new series his own. We couldn’t be happier to have him join us on this new journey.”
Colin Jost is the host of Amazon Prime’s upcoming Jeopardy! spin-off, Pop Culture Jeopardy!; pictured on Saturday Night Live last year
Lauren Anderson, director of brand and content innovation for Amazon MGM Studios, praised Colin in her own statement.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the talented Colin Jost as host of ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!,'” he said. “Colin’s wry affability and fluency in pop culture make him the perfect host for this new take on the beloved franchise.”
Pop Culture Jeopardy marks the first time the smart series, created by Sony Pictures Television’s game show division, will come to a streaming service.
The contest, which has yet to be released, will launch in more than 240 countries and could be aimed at film enthusiasts and reality TV addicts who want to show off their knowledge.
Contestants will play in teams of three and compete for the ultimate prize.
The spin-off is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
It will take place like the original game show, however, the quiz segment will focus on topics such as music, movies, TV shows, sports and more.
Lauren Anderson, who is Head of Unscripted and Directed AVOD Original Programming at Amazon MGM Studios, spoke about the game show pivot while speaking with Variety.
A Jeopardy spin-off is coming to Amazon Prime, giving internet fans a chance to test their knowledge. Pictured is Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings
‘Pop Culture Jeopardy is a cultural moment in itself and marks the first time the iconic franchise will premiere exclusively on a streaming service,’ he said.
‘With a team-based approach and a focus on pop culture, our global Prime Video customers will exclusively experience this innovative version of Jeopardy! as they test their knowledge on topics that define and transcend generations.’
Meanwhile, Suzanne Prete, president of game shows at Sony Pictures Television, said: ‘We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with our partners at Amazon to make Prime Video the home of our new Jeopardy! spin-off series.
‘With Michael Davies at the helm, Pop Culture Jeopardy! will be an exciting event for quiz show fans, who will get to see teams competing at the highest level of Jeopardy! combined with a fresh twist of Olympic pop culture for the mind.
“It will be a must-see film for both regular viewers and new fans.”
In the past, other Jeopardy! spin-offs have delighted fans, including Sports Jeopardy! and Rock & Roll Jeopardy!, which aired from 1998 to 2001.
Jep!, which was a children’s version and aired between 1998 and 2000, also had high audience ratings.
The original game show hit television screens in 1964 and quickly took off due to its popularity among fans.