CBS Orders New 'Undercover Boss' With Drew Carey, 2 More Unscripted Shows
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- CBS has ordered three new unscripted series: a reboot of Undercover Boss hosted by Drew Carey, the game show Stacks of Cash hosted by Mike O’Malley, and 24 Hour Millionaire, a competition series from Big Brother executive producers.
- Undercover Boss returns for its 12th season with Carey as host, offering a refreshed take on the format where corporate leaders go undercover in their own companies; the reboot is currently in pre-production.
- Stacks of Cash, filmed in Portugal and currently in post-production, features six contestants answering quiz questions and stacking blocks to avoid a collapse, providing a high-stakes family game show experience.
- 24 Hour Millionaire, in pre-production, challenges top game players to compete nonstop for 24 hours in a mix of social strategy and physical competitions for a $1 million prize, emphasizing fast thinking and endurance.
- CBS aims to build a diverse year-round unscripted slate with these ambitious and entertaining formats, with premiere dates and season details to be announced later.
