LEGO and Fox are adding more excitement to its grandest reality TV show. LEGO Masters US will not just be hosted by Batman himself, Will Arnett, but he will be joined by other celebrity guests that are also equally passionate about the LEGO brick.
Other than the awesome cast and contestants, the show’s episodes will see be overseen by lead judge and Senior LEGO Designer Jamie Berard plus celebrities such as Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews, Nicole Byer, and LEGO Movie writers/directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
The first episode of LEGO Masters US will air on Wednesday, February. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). What we know so far based on this press release is that there will be a Star Wars-themed, Story Book-themed, and Movie Genres-themed episodes along the way which was never done before during the previous seasons of LEGO Masters. Read on for the full press release.
CELEBRITY LEGO® FANS JOIN HOST WILL ARNETT ON NEW UNSCRIPTED COMPETITION SERIES “LEGO MASTERS” PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, ON FOX 25
Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews, Nicole Byer and “The LEGO Movie” Writers and Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to Guest-Star Throughout Season
Special Appearance by BB-8, C-3PO and R2-D2 in a “Star Wars™”-Themed Episode
New competition series LEGO® MASTERS has announced celebrity guests, including Mayim Bialik, Terry Crews, Nicole Byer and “The LEGO Movie” writers and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. These special guests will join host Will Arnett throughout the show’s premiere season, debuting Wednesday, Feb. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), immediately following the Season Three time period premiere of THE MASKED SINGER (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on FOX.
Actress and producer Mayim Bialik (“The Big Bang Theory”) will help the contestants pair LEGO-building expertise with their knowledge of the universe in a space-themed episode.
Terry Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) steps in to help Arnett encourage the contestants in a “Good vs. Evil” challenge that has major implications on the competition moving forward, while Nicole Byer (“Nailed It!”) comes to set to facilitate great LEGO storytelling in a “Story Book”-themed episode.
“Star Wars” fans will not want to miss some extra special guests in the “Star Wars”-themed episode of LEGO MASTERS, during which Arnett and guests BB-8, C3PO and R2-D2 challenge the contestants to build their own droids and replicate iconic scenes inspired by the beloved film franchise.
Additionally, renowned film and television writers, directors and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (“The LEGO Movie”), who also are LEGO connoisseurs, provide an assist in a “Movie Genres”-themed episode.
Anthony Dominici will executive-produce the FOX series, along with Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre and Michael Heyerman from Endemol Shine North America; Karen Smith and Steph Harris from Tuesday’s Child; and Jill Wilfert and Robert May from The LEGO Group. Will Arnett also serves as an executive producer.
LEGO MASTERS will be produced by Endemol Shine North America, Plan B and Tuesday’s Child, under license from The LEGO® Group, for The LEGO® Group.
Source: WXXV 25
