Overview
- NBC, which announced the series Monday on Today, set casting through May 29 at 5 p.m. PT and targeted a 2027 premiere.
- Contestants will solve five-letter words in a large “Wordle” arena, competing in squads and in solo rounds for cash prizes.
- Universal Television Alternative Studio produces with The New York Times and Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog, with Wes Kauble as showrunner and executive producer.
- Filming is expected to begin later this year, with multiple reports pointing to Manchester, England, and a design that mirrors Wordle’s familiar colors and typeface.
- Production paused in March after Guthrie’s mother went missing and resumed after her April 6 return to Today, adding a personal backdrop to her new role.