The four stars are set to be joined by stand-up comedian Jeff Dye and actor Alan Ritchson, with Marlon Wayans being tapped as host.
- March 4, 2015
AceShowbiz -
NBC is developing a new variety show dubbed "I Can Do That!" and has recruited the likes of Cheryl Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, Joe Jonas, and Ciara as the early announced cast. The foursome is set to be joined by stand-up comedian Jeff Dye and actor Alan Ritchson, with Marlon Wayans being tapped as host. The show is tentatively planned for summer release.
Speaking of the on-board cast, NBC's president of alternative programming Paul Telegdy said in a statement, "We're excited to watch our all-star cast rise to the challenges ahead in such a fresh, new way." He then added, "Our viewers are going to fall in love with how these natural born entertainers push themselves outside of their comfort zones to put on a spectacular show every week."
"I Can Do That!" was initially developed by an Israeli production company and is currently in production in more than 15 countries, including Italy, Brazil, Spain, Finland and Mexico. As for the one developed by NBC, it will be a "six hour-long episodes of a new comedy variety series that will pit six celebrities against one another while they perform skills that they never knew they had", PEOPLE reports.
