Drew Barrymore Says ‘Hollywood Squares’ Revival Will Be ‘Naughty’

The long-awaited film is in production Hollywood Squares a reboot that star Drew Barrymore promises will be “naughty” and “funny.”

In this morning’s episode Drew Barrymore show, Barrymore, who will appear as the centerpiece of the game show, revealed that she and her guest, comedian Jay Pharoah, recently filmed an episode Hollywood Squares.

“It all seemed crazy to me,” Pharoah said when Barrymore asked him for his thoughts on his experience. “But it’s a classic show and I’m happy to do it. But when you see it, it is what it is wild“

Barrymore, who serves as co-producer Hollywood Squares along with her production company, Flower Films, told viewers how she plans to pay tribute to the original series, which aired from 1966 to 1980.

“I thought, you know what? I think this show should go back to the 1970s. We need to stop saying, “We’re so afraid to say or do anything.” I just want to have fun,” she said. “It’s all about comedy. And everything is open and ambiguous. And that’s a bit rude, it’s a late night show. We’re having fun.”

Hollywood Squares is a game show in which two contestants must compete in a game of tic-tac-toe for a chance to win cash and other prizes. On each open-faced cube sits a different star who must answer players’ questions.

Barrymore, for her part, will be a series regular as she occupies the iconic central square previously occupied by Whoopi Goldberg during the series’ 1998 revival. CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson will also host the show.

Hollywood Squares The premiere is scheduled for January 2025.

The Drew Barrymore show airs weekdays on CBS. You can check the website for local airtimes.