Neil Patrick Harris Gets His Own Variety Show on NBC
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The 'How I Met Your Mother' alum will host a new primetime series based on the long-running U.K. variety show format 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'.

AceShowbiz - Neil Patrick Harris has scored a new regular TV stint after his "How I Met Your Mother" days are over. NBC has confirmed that the five-time Emmy Award winner will host a new primetime variety series based on the hugely popular U.K. format "Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway".

The new show, which has received 10-episode order, will feature comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows, hidden camera pranks on celebrities and appearances by A-list stars like the original British series.

"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 says. "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!"

Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment, adds, "All of us here at NBC have been dying to work with Neil, as we've watched him brilliantly host the Tonys and Emmys. This series will suit his extraordinary talents perfectly. He is a versatile and thrilling talent for us to welcome into the NBC family."

Harris recently finished a run on Broadway as the lead in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" which earned him a Tony Award for best actor in a musical. He stars in David Fincher's "Gone Girl" alongside Ben Affleck. He has hosted the Tony Awards four times (2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013), the Primetime Emmy Awards twice (2009 and 2013) and will next host the 87th Academy Awards in 2015.

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