NBC’s adding a weird twist to its Deal or No Deal game show format with Deal or No Deal Island. True Blood‘s Joe Manganiello has been tapped to host the new series which is targeting a 2024 launch.
“The role of Deal or No Deal host has always been held by someone charming, hilarious and devastatingly handsome,” stated Corie Henson, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “When we took the show out of the studio and transported the game to the Banker’s island, Joe was the obvious choice. He loves all kinds of games, lives for adventure, and isn’t afraid to stare down a snake or two to help players win a life-changing payday and, hopefully, beat the Banker at his own game.”
Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel is on board as an executive producer. Matt Kunitz, Matt Apps, Sarah Happel Jackson, and Endemol Shine North America’s Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre, and Sean Loughlin also serve as executive producers.
Joe Manganiello’s credits include the Magic Mike franchise, Spider-Man, Pee Wee’s Big Holiday, Sabotage, Rampage, and Moonhaven. He’ll soon be seen in The Kill Room with Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman, as well as Nonnas with Vince Vaughn.
NBC offered this description of the new game show:
“The series will combine thrilling challenges, mind-bending dilemmas, and the classic game of “Deal or No Deal” as contestants try to beat the banker. Manganiello will guide them throughout – leading the gameplay, relaying the banker’s tempting offers, and helping them through the toughest decisions of their lives.
The iconic briefcases are back and are hidden on the island with millions in prize money split between them. In each episode, players vie to get their hands on the highest-value briefcase for a chance to gain immunity and choose a fellow player to enter ‘The Temple,’ where they must play a high-stakes game of ‘Deal or No Deal.’ The devious Banker is always watching and will raise the stakes with tests of strategy and greed.
At the end of the season, the last player standing will face the Banker to potentially win the biggest prize in Deal or No Deal history.”
