Roy Wood Jr. Launches CNN's 'Have I Got News for You'
The former 'Daily Show' correspondent steps into the spotlight with a new humor-based current events game show.
- Roy Wood Jr. debuts as the host of CNN’s 'Have I Got News for You,' a U.S. adaptation of the long-running British panel show.
- The show features Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black as team captains, tackling the week's headlines with a comedic twist.
- Wood left 'The Daily Show' after eight years to explore new opportunities, citing the demanding nature of his correspondent role.
- In addition to the new show, Wood has multiple projects, including a Hulu stand-up special, a book, a one-man show, and a movie with Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill.
- Wood aims to bring a lighter touch to current events, focusing on humor and conversation rather than deep political commentary.