Michael Sheen has been confirmed because the host for the following sequence of BBC Two and BBC iPlayer’s House of Games (produced by Banijay UK’s Remarkable Entertainment). The announcement comes following Richard Osman’s choice to step down having offered the sequence for the previous 9 years.
Sheen’s signing marks the multi-award-winning actor’s debut as quiz present host. He will preside over the recording of 100 episodes that might be broadcast later this yr.
Michael Sheen says: “Quite literally very large shoes to fill but as a huge fan of the show I’m incredibly excited to be able to move into the House and at long last see my silhouette on a fondue set.”
Tamara Gilder, Joint MD for Remarkable Entertainment, provides: “We are thrilled to be handing Michael Sheen the keys to House of Games. The show has always been a love letter to those who adore quizzes – and we have a new host who loves them as much as we do. We can’t wait to start filming.”
Caroline O’Neill, BBC Commissioning Executive, says: “We’re delighted to have Michael Sheen stepping into the House of Games. His charisma and passion for playfulness will be a joy for audiences and we’ve no doubt he’ll relish throwing himself into a fiercely fought Answer Smash. We can’t wait to share this next era of the show with viewers at home.”
House of Games is a Remarkable Entertainment (a part of Banijay UK) manufacturing for BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. The govt producer is Breid McLoone. It was commissioned by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime & Early Peak Commissioning, and Caroline O’Neill, BBC Daytime & Early Peak Commissioning Executive.
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