CBS Plans Early 2024 Release for Reboot of '@midnight' as 'After Midnight'

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CBS plans to release its reboot of the Comedy Central series @midnight, now called After Midnight, in early 2024 as a replacement for the Late Late Show with James Corden.

The original @midnight aired for 600 episodes between 2013 and 2017. It was a well-received game show centered around internet culture, garnering Emmy nominations.

For its upcoming show After Midnight, the same creative team from the original series is making a comeback. CBS is currently evaluating Ricky Velez, X Mayo, and Taylor Tomlinson as potential hosts.

CBS is planning to release its reboot of the Comedy Central series @midnight in early 2024. The show, now called After Midnight, was announced as the replacement for the Late Late Show with James Corden, which ended its eight-year run in April. The show's original team is set to return, but CBS is still deciding on the new host.

@midnight originally aired from 2013 to 2017 and was a game show that focused on internet trends and social media. Hosted by Chris Hardwick, the show featured comedian guests competing in improv games based on popular memes, hashtags, topics, and current events. It was a success on Comedy Central, earning two Emmy nominations.

'After Midnight' Is Close to Naming a Host

The successful creative team behind @midnight reunites for After Midnight, with showrunner Jack Martin continuing to lead the way. He will now share his duties with Eric Pierce, who CBS is familiar with as an executive producer for The Challenge: USA and The Wheel. Joining them as executive producers for the reboot are Stephen Colbert, the host of the preceding show, along with Carrie Byalick, president of Colbert’s Spartina Industries, Tom Purcell, executive producer of The Late Show, Evelyn McGee Colbert, Stephen Colbert's wife, and James Dixon, Stephen Colbert's manager at Dixon Talent. Executive producers from Funny Or Die include Joe Farrell, Mike Farah, Whitney Hodack, and Henry R. Muñoz III, with Jason U. Nadler from Serious Business, the original creator of @midnight. Serving as the series's head writer will be Jo Firestone, known for her work as a writer on Joe Perra Talks to You and Ziwe.

CBS is reportedly close to choosing the successor to Hardwick, with three candidates in the running: Ricky Velez, X Mayo, and Taylor Tomlinson. Velez is a comedian and has worked with Pete Davidson on projects such as The King of Staten Island and Bupkis. Mayo, who has experience writing for The Daily Show, would also be a strong choice. Tomlinson, known for her popular Netflix specials Quarter-Life Crisis and Look At You, is a rising comedic talent. Colbert expressed his excitement about the new series, After Midnight, and welcomed the partnership with Funny Or Die. Muñoz III also expressed his enthusiasm for the show, emphasizing the power of comedy to bring people together.

Keep an eye on Our website for updates on After Midnight's new host and its anticipated early 2024 debut. Access all four seasons of the original @midnight through Prime Video, available for purchase or rental.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the original @midnight, I am thrilled to hear about the reboot, After Midnight, set to release in early 2024. The original show was a unique and hilarious take on the late-night talk show format, and I'm excited to see what the new iteration will bring.

The original show's creative team returning for the reboot is a great sign, as they clearly understand what made the show so special. I'm also intrigued by the potential hosts, Ricky Velez, X Mayo, and Taylor Tomlinson, all of whom are talented comedians with their own unique styles.

I'm confident that After Midnight will be a worthy successor to the original show, and I can't wait to see what the team has in store for us.