"We won't go in with preconceptions of the cast because we don't know them, and I think that will be fascinating," Cumming tells PEOPLE

The Scottish master of ceremonies explained why NBC’s version of the hit Peacock reality competition represents a fascinating ‘reboot’ for the format.

NBC has picked up a version of the game that will feature civilian players, rather than the reality TV veterans and other celebrities who have populated Peacock’s iteration of The Traitors. Alan Cumming, who hosts the Peacock show, will also lead the NBC version.