- Studio Lambert has reportedly won a contract to create an updated version of The Grand Tour.
- Little is known about the retooled show, but it’s expected to feature new presenters as well as a revised format.
With Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May leaving The Grand Tour, many thought the show was dead. However, a new report suggests that might not be the case.
According to Broadcast, Studio Lambert has been awarded a contract to “develop a fresh version” of the show. Details are limited, but the publication said the studio beat out rival pitches from Shine TV and Orchard Studios.
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The show reportedly hasn’t been formally greenlighted at this point, but Studio Lambert is said to be working on an updated format. The reboot is also expected to have new presenters, although there’s no word on how many or who might get the role.
The latter is obviously the biggest question as the bond between Clarkson, Hammond, and May was almost as interesting as whatever they were doing on screen. It’ll certainly be hard to replicate that as Top Gear found out following their departure.
The Sun quoted an unnamed industry insider as saying, “The Grand Tour is one of Prime Video’s most watched shows and Jeremy, James and Richard have a devoted following, but the guys have made no bones about the fact they’re all advancing in years and they have lots of other projects to pursue.” They added the trio wanted to go out on a high note.
While there are more questions than answers at this point, the show isn’t exactly a stranger to reboots. While it initially had a Top Gear-like feel and roughly a dozen episodes per season, The Grand Tour was eventually retooled to focus on a handful of road trips.
It remains unclear if the latest evolution of the show will stick to this format or try to find its own path. However, with Top Gear taking a “rest,” there might be an opportunity to return to that style format.
With all that being said, what would you like to see out of a Grand Tour reboot and who do you think should host?