Mythbusters has made a swift and dramatic escape from the cancellation graveyard, courtesy of Science Channel, which has revived the series with new hosts, per THR:
The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively that the Discovery-owned cable network has greenlighted a reality competition series titled Search for the Next MythBusters, which comes on the heels of the series finale for the original show in early March. MythBusters, which ran for 14 seasons, featured Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman using science to put various myths and rumors to the test.
Search will focus on finding an “all-new generation of myth-busting science superstars with mind-blowing build skills and nerves of steel.” It will involve both social media and stunts as it tests a cast of hopefuls on their skills as they compete in various challenges.
“When I got to the network, and we clearly identified MythBustersas a franchise and something that was important to Science Channel and Discovery, and it was such a beloved show, I didn’t want to let it go,” says Marc Etkind, who became general manager of Science Channel in September after having served in the same role at sibling network Destination America. “So we looked really closely at what would be the best way to keep it going and invigorate it and thought, ‘Let’s host a worldwide search for the next MythBusters.'”
Gyllynen says
It’s good news, but really…. no Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman? I’ll probably watch it, but it will be like renewing Buffy without Sarah Michelle Gellar or any of the Scooby Gang.
Barry Etheridge says
guess you’re not a Doctor Who fan, then?