The writers on Hat Trick Productions’ American version of ‘Have I Got News For You’ (for CNN Originals) have received a nomination at the 2026 Writers Guild of America Awards.
The nomination comes in the ‘Comedy/ ariety – Talk or Sketch’ category, and sees the writing team on Hat Trick’s US version of its long-running UK comedy staple nominated alongside:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO Max)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce (ESPN)
Receiving the nomination are Have I Got News For You US’s writing team of Mason Steinberg (Head Writer), Jim Biederman, Daniel Chamberlain, Jodi Lennon, Michael Pielocik and Jill Twiss.
HIGNFY US is executive produced by Jim Biederman, Jimmy Mulville and Richard Wilson for Hat Trick Productions.
Jimmy Mulville said: “It’s a proud moment for our brilliant writing team who week in week out manage to create comedy gold from what’s happening in the news which, at this particular time, let’s face it, is nothing short of miraculous.”
Launching in September 2024, CNN’s Have I Got News For You US has recently kicked off its fourth series. Always relevant and of-the-moment, the show serves up a smart and edgy take on the news of the week, as the comic trio of host Roy Wood Jr. and team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black guide a rotating collection of guests through an array of games and quick-witted panel conversations that test their knowledge of current events.
Notable recent guests include US Representative Jasmine Crockett, former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Joy Reid, Kara Swisher, Jennifer Welch, Alex Edelman, Dave Foley, Julia Ioffe, Bomani Jones, Lewis Black, Paula Poundstone, Mae Martin, Gianmarco Soresi, Jenny Hagel, and more.
The Writers Guild of America Awards honour outstanding achievement in screenwriting, TV, streaming, news, radio/audio and promo writing. The 78th Annual Awards 2026 will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday 8th March, hosted by stand-up comedian, writer and actress Atsuko Okatsuka. Voting for the awards opened on Friday 30th January.
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