Neil Patrick Harris just added another project to his busy schedule. Not only did he recently sign on to host the 2015 Academy Awards, he’s also been announced as the host of a new primetime variety series coming to NBC. The show will be based on the U.K. series Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, with NBC ordering up 10 episodes from ITV Studios America.
NBC hasn’t announced an anticipated air date for the new show or the variety series’ title, but they did say it will be shot in front of a studio audience. The hour-long show will include musical numbers, hidden camera pranks, and comedy sketches.
“As I watched the show, I couldn’t stop smiling. Now that I’ve seen many seasons, my face hurts. It’s a game changer,” stated Harris, commenting on his upcoming hosting duties. “Nothing like this has been done before, and its unique structure fits right into my random skill set. I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and have some fun!”
“All of us here at NBC have been dying to work with Neil, as we’ve watched him brilliantly host the Tonys and Emmys,” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “This series will suit his extraordinary talents perfectly. He is a versatile and thrilling talent for us to welcome into the NBC family.”
