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Drew Barrymore , a beloved actress and talk show host , is the center square in the newly reimagined Hollywood Squares game show that has been making a return. This has put the star in the center of entertainment world discussions with both her role in a popular revival and how the show has created a mix of anticipation and curiosity from various audiences.
Hollywood Squares the well known classic game show has returned to CBS and will begin airing on Thursday January 16th, after previously being postponed . Nate Burleson , media personality and former NFL player, hosts. While Drew Barrymore stars as the center square. It uses the original format in a new context of questions and answers.
In this format the show highlights two contestants playing a tic tac toe game to win cash and prizes using a large board with celebrity panel members. The celebrities will answer questions from the contestants and then they will choose the accuracy of each answer to move forward on the tic tac toe board. It’s format combines a fun take on celebrity appearances in a interactive way that everyone can follow with a simple premise.
Drew Barrymore's role as center square has become key as she brings her own brand to the show while connecting to various types of audiences. She is also an executive producer in the show so her unique blend of experiences is also integrated into its production. It is both creative and strategic to put the actress at the helm.
The center square position has had unique personalities throughout the years and Drew will add her charm and warmth as one who understands celebrity. The new additions for center square could very well be what propels her position even higher with this role by keeping her in the center of the shows narrative.
Originally, it was slated for a debut January 9, 2025 however the premier had to be changed to January 16 in deference to the widespread fires happening in Southern California and the Los Angeles area which have shifted many production schedules to fit new timelines and requirements.
Starting on Thursday January 16, the series will premiere in a double episode format starting at 8 PM. After the premiers week the show moves to Wednesdays at 10pm after the new episodes of game show Raid The Cage on January 29, with many viewing opportunities across all platforms.
Many famous names across TV are a part of Hollywood Squares which have a focus on diverse viewpoints and entertainment personalities. Each of them offers their unique charm to the already iconic nature of the show and add many recognizable faces.
The cast includes: Tyra Banks, Julie Bowen, Yvette Nicole Brown, Whitney Cummings, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Tiffany Haddish, Oliver Hudson, Pete Holmes, Gabriel Iglesias, Jo Koy, Jay Leno, Justin Long, Kevin Nealon, RuPaul, Andrew Rannells, Kristen Schaal, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Sheryl Underwood and Jimmy O. Yang. The double episode shows an extended list of stars including Tichina Arnold, Nicole Byer, Drew Carey, Pete Holmes, Debi Mazar, Bobby Moynihan and Chelsea Peretti.
The show is produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment along with Barrymore's own Flower Films. "Hollywood Squares" can be viewed through television networks or streaming platform which include Paramont +. This approach gives everyone various means of accessing their content through current technologies available to all.
Paramount + is the platform where episodes will be available for streaming after the initial broadcast premiere as well. There has also been added digital components including social media pages which give constant access to information for viewers to have another layer of connectivity with production. This multi format method increases viewing opportunities across many digital divides to fit viewer needs.