The network said that Mr. Baldwin — most recently the star of the comedy “30 Rock” on the news channel’s sister network NBC — would host a show where he would conduct interviews related to current events and culture.

“Up Late With Alec Baldwin” will begin in October and fill the 10 p.m. Friday slot, replacing the prison reality show “Lock Up,” which will be pushed back an hour. Lawrence O’Donnell is the 10 p.m. host the other four weeknights.

Mr. Baldwin’s acting career has included dramatic roles on stage, on television and in movies, and comedy performances of all kinds, especially on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” where he has appeared as host a record 16 times. He is also a highly sought guest on late-night talk shows.

Most recently, Mr. Baldwin has expanded into conducting interviews on a podcast, “Here’s the Thing,” for the public radio station WNYC. In a statement, Mr. Baldwin cited that experience as whetting his appetite for a TV interview show.

“I’ve developed a fondness for hosting a show that involved talking with smart, talented and engaging people in every imaginable field,” Mr. Baldwin said. “I’m grateful to MSNBC for helping me bring a similar show to television.”

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction:

Correction: September 5, 2013

An earlier version of this article misstated the show whose slot will be taken by “Up Late With Alec Baldwin” on Friday nights. The prison reality show “Lock Up” is broadcast on Friday at 10 p.m., not Lawrence O’Donnell’s show, which is on at 10 p.m. the other four weeknights.

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