Last month CBS announced that Stephen Colbert would be taking over for David Letterman on the "Late Show," which led to the question "what happens after 'The Colbert Report?'"

Well, last week Comedy Central tapped "senior black correspondent" of "The Daily Show" Larry Wilmore to take Colbert's place in a new show that will be called "The Minority Report."

According to numerous publications, Colbert is expected to depart from his Emmy-winning series by January when he succeeds Letterman.

The New York Times reported that Comedy Central reached a deal with Jon Stewart's production company, Busboy Productions, to steal Wilmore away from his reporting duties and host his own show.

Stewart thought of the idea for "The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore" and also said he believed the 11:30 slot following his show was an ideal time for a new format.

Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless said the new show would "provide an opportunity for the underrepresented voices out there." She added, "We are so excited to have a fresh idea for late night."

"We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with Jon Stewart and Busboy Productions, and are looking forward to the world getting to know Larry Wilmore even better," Ganeless said. "He's a spectacular talent in front of and behind the camera."

The show's format will feature a panel of the "underrepresented voices" discussing and commenting on the day's issues in a comedic way. The panel will address any and all issues, not specifically minority issues.

Ganeless said the production team for the show has the next eight months to nail down the specifics.

Colbert's last show will come in mid-December with Wilmore being introduced in January, the Times reported.

Wilmore joined Stewart's "Best F*****g News Team Ever!" in 2006, where he has held the title of "black senior correspondent" since. He has also written for shows including "The Bernie Mac Show," "The Office," "In Living Color," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and "The Jaime Foxx Show."