Alan Cumming gets a big deal with NBCUniversal
Move over, Tom Hanks. We had a great time together, but you are no longer number one in my heart. Dashed Alan Cumming He won me over with his quick wit, Scottish burr, and elegant skirts. Plus he has a cute dog, Lala, which he often brings to work.
Host and producer of the hugely popular Peacock Show TraitorsAlan signed a first-look production deal with NBCUniversal. His new contract includes scripted and unscripted content and covers NBCU’s full portfolio of brands.
The Traitors is a psychological murder mystery competition in which players rely on treachery and deception. During the release week of Season 2, the series was the #1 unscripted series across all streaming platforms in the United States. After spending five weeks in Nielsen’s top 10 originals list, NBCUniversal has renewed the show for a third season.
Critics’ Choice “Star of the Year”
After earning its first Emmy win in the first season for Outstanding Cast for a Reality Program, the show’s momentum increased. In 2024, The Traitors won four Critics Choice Real TV Awards – the most of any series – including Outstanding Star of the Year and Best Show Host for Alan. Step aside, Jeff Probst.
Alan won a Tony Award for Cabaret and is a four-time Primetime Emmy nominee. Known for his work hosting the Tonys, as well as playing Eli Gold on The Good Wife and its spinoff series The Good Fight, Alan is in high demand.
Season 3 of The Traitors is currently being produced at an ancient castle in Alan’s native Scottish Highlands. He will also play the role of Sigmund Freud in the movie V13 and will participate as a voice actor in the Disney animated children’s series. robogobo. Alan is repped by CAA, Bond Artist Management and B-Side in the UK.
Traitors are now flocking to Peacock.
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