ZILLOW GONE WILD Host Jack McBrayer Talks ‘Passion’ Behind Wacky Homes

Published: May 7, 2024

ZILLOW GONE WILD Host Jack McBrayer Talks ‘Passion’ Behind Wacky Homes

By Movieguide® Contributor

ZILLOW GONE WILD, a new show from HGTV, is exploring some of the wackiest homes in America that are up for sale.

Inspired by the popular Instagram account @ZillowGoneWild, the show will spotlight the people who have “embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture, as well as reveal the inventive ways to market a unique property,” per HGTV.

The first episodes feature houses like a converted U.S. military missile launch facility, a PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN-themed house and a music-themed home that features giant saxophone pillars.

ZILLOW GONE WILD is hosted by comedian and actor Jack McBrayer, who shared what working on the show has taught him about real estate.

“For every house out there that is just head-to-toe rainbow-colored, there is going to be a buyer,” he told NPR. “For every home that is attached to the underside of a bridge, there’s going to be a buyer. There’s a lid for every pot.”

McBrayer also spoke about his hosting gig in an interview with PEOPLE, pointing to the people behind the homes as his favorite part of the show.

“What was especially fun for me was that by getting those real-life tours, I’m able to meet the homeowners, meet the sellers, and hear the stories behind their choices for their design, architecture, themes—whatever it was,” he said.

McBrayer continued, “I just love the passion behind these homeowners. Why did you choose this old general store or diner to build your home? Guess what—it works. This couple had bought an old church. This couple in Nebraska bought an old schoolhouse. Their primary bedroom is the first-grade classroom. I’m like, this is wackadoo. This is insane.”

Movieguide® previously reported on ZILLOW GONE WILD:

Popular Instagram account Zillow Gone Wild will soon come to life with a television series documenting the craziest homes in America.

“Millions of people are obsessed with scrolling through outrageous and over-the-top properties on social media while dreaming about where they would like to live,” said Loren Ruch, head of content at HGTV. “ZILLOW GONE WILD will take the fascination a step further by giving fans a cheeky glimpse inside the most unusual homes on the market, offering those unexpected ‘wow’ moments that will keep viewers coming back for more.”

Having racked up 1.8 million subscribers since its creation in 2020, Zillow Gone Wild has fascinated followers with wild and wacky real estate around the country. Now, fans will get a closer look at these eccentric houses through an eight-part series from HGTV.

Each half-hour episode will showcase “three weird, wonderful and wildly quirky homes and share the backstories of their buyers, sellers and unique histories, while learning [the] fun and inventive ways” the properties are marketed, HGTV said.