‘SNL’s Colin Jost To Host ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ On Prime Video

“What is: I’m excited.” These were the words of Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost in the wake of the news that he is hosting Pop Culture Jeopardy!

Per Prime Video‘s press release, Pop Culture Jeopardy! will serve as a “brand-new twist on the classic quiz show’s ‘answer-and-question’ format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture.”

“Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers; Broadway to MMA; Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights,” the release continues.

Produced by Sony Pictures Television for Prime Video, the new series marks the Jeopardy! franchise’s first streaming spin-off. Jeopardy!‘s own Michael Davies will serve as executive producer. The series was even accepting team applications up until last week.

Others seem to share Jost’s excitement, including Amazon MGM Studios’ head of brand and …