Comedian Jim Jefferies to host The Snake, an all-new “social survival of the fittest” competition series on Fox. President of Fox Television Network, Michael Thorn, announced the launch of the series, which will air on FOX and stream the next day on Hulu.
In a high-stakes game where mind games reign supreme, The Snake gathers 15 brilliant manipulators, each with a distinct talent for influence and deception, from all corners of the persuasion world. Thrown into a whirlwind of unpredictable challenges and strategic curveballs, these players must outsmart and outmaneuver each other to claim the top spot: the title of Snake. It’s the ultimate power position, granting one savvy contestant the authority to control the game and decide exactly who stays and who’s shown the door.
Executive produced by SallyAnn Salsano, Thorn said that she “brings her uniquely original voice to FOX with this fresh take on the strategy competition series and a universally appealing concept that will captivate audiences.” “Trust Me … The Snake lives up to its name,” he continued.
The series is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment and produced by 495 Productions. Other shows produced by showrunner Salsano include Jersey Shore, Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.
“I’m thrilled to be hosting The Snake! A show about making friends and faking friends,” said Jefferies in a statement. “I’ve been training for this job my whole life. Growing up in Australia, and now living in Hollywood, I’ve been around plenty of snakes.”
Here’s how Fox describes the series:
The Snake is social survival of the fittest, where each contestant must leverage their unique skills, training and powers of persuasion as they face a multitude of challenges designed to showcase the traits needed to be successful in the game. The winner of each challenge becomes The Snake, earning control of The Saving Ceremony, an explosive, chain reaction elimination where it’s not about who wants you gone, but who is willing to save you. The Snake doesn’t just hinge on winning challenges – it’s about winning people over. The social aspect of the game never stops – connections are everything whether you’re making friends, faking friends, or sparking romantic connections. Promises are put to the test during the Saving Ceremony as players do everything in their power to avoid being picked last by The Snake, hoping to escape elimination. Every week is a fresh start with a new gauntlet and a new Snake. In the end, only one contestant will get within striking distance of the $100,000 grand prize. Befriend, Betray, or Be Gone.
The Snake will air later this year as part of Fox’s summer lineup.