
Neil Patrick Harris will host a show based on the British hit series Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
The network on confirmed reports that it has reached a deal for Harris to host a series of 10 weekly shows patterned after Britain's popular "Saturday Night Takeaway." The show will get a new name and will feature comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows, hidden camera pranks on celebrities and appearances by A-list stars,” according to a source.
"As I watched the show, I couldn't stop smiling. Now that I've seen many seasons, my face hurts. It's a game changer," Harris said in a statement. "Nothing like this has been done before, and its unique structure fits right into my random skill set. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and have some fun," he added. The jack-of-all-trades and star of current box-office hit Gone Girl has proved his hosting chops as emcee for the Emmys and Tony Awards and recently confirmed he’ll be hosting the 2015 Academy Awards