Jimmy Fallon is producing a television adaptation of the popular game Wordle, according to reports from Deadline. NBC is in the process of piloting the Wordle game show with assistance from Fallon’s production company. Currently, filming for the series is taking place in the UK, and the show will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie.
Fallon’s connection to Wordle dates back to the height of its popularity, when he devoted a segment of The Tonight Show to solving a puzzle in front of a live audience. This segment aired shortly before The New York Times acquired Wordle from its creator, Josh Wardle, in early 2022. The format of the upcoming television show is not explicitly detailed, raising questions about how it will engage viewers.
There is speculation about whether the show will feature a format similar to Lingo, where teams compete to solve Wordle-like puzzles for prizes, as this could offer a more dynamic viewing experience compared to a single individual solving a puzzle on stage.
As of now, there is no confirmation that the Wordle TV show will be released. However, considering the game’s widespread popularity, it seems likely that the project may proceed to air.
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