CNN is adding an array of humor specialists to its broad gallery of journalistic experts.

Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black have been named to serve as captains on the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet’s new Saturday-night series “ Have I Got News For You .” The ten-episode run of the series, best known in its original incarnation on the BBC, launches Saturday, September 14, at 9 p.m. Roy Wood Jr. is the host.

“It is an honor to get to work with comedy favorites Michael Ian Black and Roy Wood Jr,” said Ruffin, in a statement. “It is our hope that this show will take people from saying, “This is CNN.” to “THIS is CNN!?!?””

“I’m excited to join Roy Wood Jr. and Amber Ruffin as ‘Have I Got News For You’s” DEI hire,” said Black, in a statement. “I’m looking forward to spreading as much misinformation as possible on America’s most trusted news network – my primary focus has been, and will continue to be, pleasing my handlers in the Kremlin.”

The British satirical news program “Have I Got News For You” has been a staple on the BBC since 1990, known for its two-team format where panelists discuss the week's news. The show's sharp wit and commentary have garnered significant attention, even leading to legal disputes over some panelists' remarks on current events.

The series joins rebroadcasts of Bill Maher’s HBO roundtable program, “Real Time.” CNN aims to expand into news-driven comedy, according to Amy Entelis, CNN’s executive vice president of talent and content, who disclosed Variety of such plans in a May interview . Weekend viewers may appreciate a break from the intensity of the week’s news with programs about lifestyle or “have a laugh about something and maybe be able to connect to a personality who wouldn’t necessarily be anchoring a show on CNN or even an original series,” she said. “We will be exploring that going forward.”

Ruffin first rose to prominence as a writer and contributor to NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, becoming the first Black woman to write for a late-night talk show in the U.S. She went on to host her own program on NBC's Peacock streaming service and, more recently, penned the revised script for the current Broadway revival of “The Wiz.”

Black is an actor, writer, and comedian who began his career with the sketch comedy troupe The State. He co-created several television shows, including “Viva Variety,” “Stella,” and “Michael & Michael Have Issues.” He has starred in series including “Ed” and “The Jim Gaffigan Show ” and appeared in films including “This Is 40.” He has also hosted game shows and led podcasts.