The format is described as fast-paced, contrasting with the original Wordle puzzle pace, and will feature three-player teams competing in a travel-friendly setup.

Casting is underway for three-person teams aged 21 or older, with submissions detailing Wordle strategies and scores; teams may travel to Europe for filming.

NBC has greenlit a Wordle-based game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie, produced with Jimmy Fallon and The New York Times, with production slated to begin later this year and a planned 2027 TV debut.

The show aims to tap into the Wordle community’s collaborative puzzle-solving culture, while incorporating a fast-paced, television-friendly format.

Public reaction on TODAY and social media has been mixed, with fans excited but questioning scheduling and Guthrie’s family commitments.

Guthrie’s family publicly marked Mother’s Day with ongoing concern for her mother, and the FBI has issued a tip line and local contacts for information.

Guthrie revealed that the project had been in development for more than two years and described the announcement as exciting but emotionally challenging due to her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, which remains under investigation.

Filming was temporarily paused earlier to accommodate Guthrie’s family situation, but the team intends to move forward with production and a fast-paced format designed for television.

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Filming is planned to begin this summer, with an air date to be announced and casting information available through Today’s network.

Producers emphasize honoring Wordle’s culture of sharing scores while evolving the concept for network television, aiming to capture both collaboration and competition among players.