Wil Wheaton to host new weekly show on Syfy
Syfy have today announced they have greenlit a 12-episode summer series, The Wil Wheaton Project (working title), a weekly topical comedy show hosted by actor, blogger and champion of geek culture Wil Wheaton. The 30-minute show will offer a fast-paced, lighthearted exploration and celebration of all things within the realm of science fiction and genre entertainment.
Each week, Wil provides his insider point-of-view, sense of humor and genre expertise as he dissects the week’s most popular and trending topics across science fiction film, television and pop culture, video games, viral videos and news. Wil is on his feet for the rapid-fire half hour, delivering witty commentary on the things he knows and loves in this golden age of sci-pop culture. The result is a fun appreciation and celebration of fandom and all things science fiction.
Says David Howe, President of Syfy:
“Wil Wheaton’s rock star status within the genre fan base, along with his insatiable passion for all things pop culture make him the ideal arbiter of what’s hot and what’s not in the genre space. Wil’s legion of fans will relish his wry sense of humor and sharp wit, coupled with his unique commentary on the most popular genre entertainment out there.”
Adds Wheaton:
“The Wil Wheaton Project has been incredibly fun to develop, and I can’t wait for my fellow geeks to see it,”
The Wil Wheaton Project premieres Tuesday May 27th at 10PM ET/PT on Syfy, after the second season debut of Heroes of Cosplay, airing at 9:00PM ET/PT.