NBC is developing a television adaptation of Wordle, transforming the viral word puzzle into a competitive game show hosted by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
The project is being produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio in collaboration with Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog company and The New York Times, which owns the rights to Wordle. Fallon, a longtime fan of the puzzle, will serve as an executive producer.
Created by software engineer Josh Wardle, Wordle became a global hit after The New York Times acquired it in 2022. The game challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six tries, using color-coded clues to indicate which letters are correctly placed or belong elsewhere in the word. The Times reports that billions of rounds are played each year through its games platform.
If picked up to series, the Wordle adaptation would expand NBC’s lineup of competition and trivia programs. Fallon already produces Password for the network and will soon debut On Brand, a new series centered on creative marketing challenges.
For Guthrie, the project marks another step into the game show world. She previously guest-hosted Jeopardy! in 2021 and continues to co-host NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast.
The Wordle game show is still in early development, with details about its format and premiere date yet to be announced.
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