Savannah Guthrie is taking on a new role at NBC as the host of the network’s upcoming Wordle-inspired game show. During the May 11 episode of Today, Jimmy Fallon officially announced the project, revealing he has been developing the show with The New York Times for over two years.
Fallon praised Guthrie as the perfect host, while Guthrie described the game show as “fast-paced and fun” and said families and kids will enjoy it while learning at the same time.
The announcement comes shortly after Guthrie returned to Today following a leave tied to her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from Tucson, Arizona. During the broadcast, Guthrie thanked NBC, Fallon, Universal and The New York Times for their support during the difficult time.
Production is expected to begin this summer, with casting already underway.