LeVar Burton Reportedly The Host For Upcoming CW Game Show ‘Trivial Pursuit’

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LeVar Burton is reportedly returning to the airwaves again with some new hosting duties. In a report by TMZ, sources have told the outlet that the 66-year-old actor is being eyed as the top contender to host the CW’s upcoming game show, “Trivial Pursuit”, based on the massively popular Hasbro board game. READ MORE: Josh Gad Mourns The Unexpected Death Of His 20-Year-Old Nephew: ‘His Life Cut Far Too Short’ The deal is reportedly inches away from being locked in and loaded.

The sources tease that Burton would also be an executive producer for the series, which has already secured a 12-episode order.

Even better for Burton, Hasbro specifically sought him out for the role. Hasbro allegedly set their aim on Burton after headlines spread last year that Sony execs snubbed him for the new “Jeopardy!” host title. READ MORE: LeVar Burton Encourages Kids To ‘Read Banned Books’ After Trevor Noah Slams ‘Latest Culture War Tearing Apart Schools’ Now that the CW has reportedly agreed to take on the Trivial Pursuit series, the future is looking brighter for his chance to become a primetime host.

Trivial Pursuit is similar to “Jeopardy!” for those not in the know, posing various questions to game players from multiple categories.