Kellan Lutz hosts “Bullseye”

Darts, while less active than other sports, is a game of skill and co-ordination. Players take turns tossing pointy projectiles at a target, trying to get as close to the bull's-eye as they can. It's a simple concept, but the game spawned a U.K.-based game show in the 1980s called "Bullseye." The U.K. version was simple, and basically involved contestants playing darts against each other for prizes.

Fox is bringing a new "Bullseye" series to television, with all of the adrenaline and craziness viewers have come to expect from the network. Hosted by Kellan Lutz ("Twilight," 2008) and comedian Godfrey ("Comics Unleashed," "Phat Girlz," 2006), the series challenges assumptions that darts is an inactive game best suited for bars. Catch a new episode of the freshman season of "Bullseye" when it airs Wednesday, June 10, on Fox.

Instead of standing around chucking projectiles at a wall-mounted target, the contestants themselves stand in for the darts, trying to land their bodies on the bull's-eye of a massive target placed on the ground, in the water or in the air. The stunts the competitors must complete are not for the faint of heart, as the participants are flung from human-sized slingshots, dragged along asphalt through blasts of fire and placed into giant hamster balls on their way to the target.

Each episode introduces eight new contestants -- four men and four women -- who compete to hit the center of a single target. They have to fight momentum as they are propelled forward by transport trucks, helicopters or other devices. The two men and two women who are best able to aim themselves as they tumble and slide move on to the second round.

Round 2 gives the players a bit more autonomy as they participate in a race to hit as many targets as possible -- before the competition gets there first. Whether it's trying to see where they're going as they tumble downhill in an inflatable ball or jumping between speeding boats, the competitors will need to be laser-focused to hit each bull's-eye without slowing down.

Only one contestant will be eliminated in the race portion of the show, leaving the remaining three to advance to the final round. The final challenge will be the ultimate test for the adrenaline junkies as they race against the clock to claim the ultimate prize of up to $50,000.

Lutz had his first role on an episode of "The Bold and the Beautiful" and appeared in his first movie two years later. Since then, he's had a steady stream of television, film and awards show presenter roles. Recently, Lutz was cast as the titular character in the 2013 animated movie "Tarzan," as well as "The Legend of Hercules" (2014). He also hosted "Punk'd" in 2012 and regularly participates in extreme sports, making his most recent foray into reality television a perfect fit.

A “weekend warrior” in “Bullseye”

"I am a huge fan of extreme sports, and, for me, nothing beats an adrenaline rush, which is why I am so excited to host this series," Lutz said in a news release. "I love the concept of physicality and strategy combined with the most awesome challenges that will blow your mind. I am looking forward to watching these competitors push themselves out of their comfort zones, and I’ll be on the sidelines cheering them on, and probably wishing it were me trying to hit the bull's-eye!"

Co-host Godfrey made his television debut in 1995, but shot to a new level of stardom following his appearance in the 2001 film "Zoolander." The comedian has extensive experience as a host, having hosted "Thunderbox," "Rock of Ages" and "The Celebrity Look-Alike Show," among others. Godfrey's versatility shows in his diverse list of guest-starring roles, which includes "The Heart, She Holler," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Louie."

"Bullseye" comes from the same production company that gave us "Fear Factor" and "Wipeout," so it makes sense that the premise reads like a crossover between the two. "Bullseye" might be a bit less icky than "Fear Factor," but the obstacles are more intense than anything "Wipeout" might offer, and the jaw-dropping, insane stunts are certain to elicit more screaming from the contestants -- and perhaps even the viewers -- than either of its predecessors.

If there ever was a reason to get off your couch, "Bullseye" has found it. While you should certainly not try to replicate any of the challenges at home, just watching an episode is enough to make you wish you had a human slingshot in the backyard. With more explosions than a Michael Bay film, the stunts and excitement might be just the thing to get you through this summer. You won't want to miss a new episode of "Bullseye," airing Wednesday, June 10, on Fox.