Janelle James, actor, comedian and star of ABC’s Abbott Elementary, has a new gig up her sleeve.
ABC is launching a new competitive game show series, The Final Straw, where James will host alongside executive producer NFL legend Peyton Manning.
“I’m thrilled to be part of a series that is as silly and fun as I am. I’m looking forward to this opportunity to grow my relationship with ABC with my second comedy project on the network,” James said.
The series, produced by B17 Entertainment in association with Manning’s Omaha Productions and Walt Disney Television Alternative, announced the new series, The Final Straw, which will be starting on July 10.
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According to Deadline, the Jenga-style game show “sees four teams of contestants face off to combat tremendous tipping towers. Each life-sized themed tower is chock full of various objects ranging from basketballs to small kitchen appliances as contestants try to successfully pull items from the stack without tipping it over in order to earn prizes. If the tower falls, the team is eliminated, and the last team standing will compete against The Mega Stack, an epic battle of physics where the odds are literally stacked against them, in hopes of winning a life-changing grand prize.”
Manning said, “In my 18 seasons in the NFL, I have learned there is no better formula for success than a strategic plan and good teamwork. Both will be required in The Final Straw as teams from across America execute their playbook to keep their towers standing.”
Rob Mills, EVP of Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, said, “The Final Straw is a fresh and exciting format that you truly have not seen anywhere else. It’s a simple concept with big visuals that is sure to keep audiences on their toes and entertain families all summer long. With Janelle’s spot-on comedic timing and Peyton’s knack for competition, we have the perfect duo to launch ABC’s newest unscripted series.”
Will you be tuning in?
