The beloved star of "Saturday Night Live" has landed a prime role as the charismatic host of Amazon Prime Video's innovative new series, "Pop Culture Jeopardy!". Colin Jost, the Emmy-award winning humorist, has been selected to helm this exhilarating spin-off, infusing his wit and charm into the classic game show format.
Upon the announcement, Jost quipped with characteristic humor, "What is: I'm thrilled to bits!" The official synopsis paints a vibrant picture: "Pop Culture Jeopardy! reimagines the beloved quiz show with a thrilling twist, blending the cerebral intensity of traditional Jeopardy! with the pulse-pounding unpredictability of pop culture. Teams of three must be veritable encyclopedias, spanning from Alternative Rock to The Avengers, Broadway to MMA, and Gen Z to Zendaya, all in a race to claim the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights."
Lauren Anderson, the visionary head of brand and content innovation at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed her excitement, stating, "We're overjoyed to have the versatile and engaging Colin Jost take the helm of Pop Culture Jeopardy! His razor-sharp humor and deep understanding of pop culture make him the ideal choice to lead this fresh take on a beloved institution."
Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Pop Culture Jeopardy! marks a groundbreaking moment as the first—but certainly not the last—Jeopardy! series tailored exclusively for a major streaming platform. Production gears are set to roll next month, promising a game show experience that's both intellectually stimulating and entertainingly addictive.
As a seasoned writer, actor, and comedian, Jost has been a staple of NBC's SNL since 2005 and co-anchored the iconic "Weekend Update" segment since 2014, making him the perfect choice to navigate the rapid-fire questions and high-stakes challenges of Pop Culture Jeopardy!
