Kevin Hartis ready to add the title of talk show host to his résumé.
On Wednesday, NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service announced that Hart, 42, will have his own original talk show, titledHart to Heart, premiering Aug. 5. The upcoming series from LOL Studios will see Hart invite fellow A-listers to engage in a candid, hour-long discussion over a glass of wine at his virtual wine cellar.
TheJumanji: The Next Levelstar shared what’s to come in a teaser trailer forHart to Heart. “Welcome to my first-ever talk show,” he says. “I know what you’re thinking: you’re like, ‘Oh, Kevin, it’s just a talk show. No big deal.’ Wrong, people!”
Hart adds, “We’re going to get to know one another. We drink wine here. We’re going to have a Hart to heart.”
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Guests for Hart’s new series will be announced weekly ahead of the episode’s arrival. According to a press release from Peacock, the featured stars “will represent Kevin’s range of interests and influences,” from musicians to actors.
The streaming service additionally noted that “no topic is off limits” as Hart aims to learn “what makes these world class influencers tick, their goals and aspirations, their journey to stardom and the obstacles they overcame to reach their lofty status.”
Hart shared how “excited” he is to introduceHart to Heartto the masses. “There’s something powerful that happens when two people sit down together for a conversation, andHart to Heartis about capturing that magic,” the comedian said in a statement.
“I couldn’t be more excited to see the next chapter of Laugh Out Loud’s partnership with Peacock come to life with this show, and for audiences to get to see my guests in a way that they’ve never seen them before; it’s real, authentic dialogue over a glass of wine,” he continued.
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He also hosted three episodes ofSaturday Night Liveand theComedy Central Roast of Justin Bieberin 2015. He additionallyco-hostedLive with Kelly and Ryanin 2016,The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin 2018, andThe Kelly Clarkson Showlast month.
Hart to Heart’s first three episodes drop Thursday, Aug. 5 on Peacock.
source: people.com
