The live-actionDungeons and Dragonsseries was given a straight-to-series order at Paramount Plus. However, fans should not expect the series to be connected to Chris Pine’sDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
Dungeons and Dragonsis a fantasy tabletop role-playing game where players embark on journeys involving elves, orcs, and other fantastic creatures. The game is overseen by a hostcalled the Dungeon Master, who devises campaigns for players. The results of these campaigns are often determined by rolling dice.
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Deadlinereports Paramount Plus won theDungeons and Dragonslive-action TV series in a “competitive situation” after lead studio eOne took the project out in November. The series is described as eOne’s largest TV project ever and could potentially launch aDungeons and Dragonsuniverse consisting of scripted and unscripted shows. TheDungeons and Dragonslive-action TV series pilot will be written anddirected by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
After eOne was acquired by Hasbro in 2019, adapting theDungeons and Dragonsproperty for television was reportedly a top focus for eOne President of Global Television Michael Lombardo. TheDungeons and Dragonslive-action TV series will be a joint production between eOne and Paramount Pictures. However, while both companies co-produced and co-financed theDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thievesmovie, the Paramount Plus TV series will separate from the upcoming film, according toThe Hollywood Reportersources.
TheDungeons and Dragonslive-action TV series joins the Halo series as part of Paramount Plus' video game adaptation library. While the latter series was met with mixed reviews,Haloseason 2 began productionin late 2022, offering hope to fans who were not thrilled with how the show adapted the source material.
Known for his work on blockbuster action films likeDwayne Johnson’sRed NoticeandSkyscraper, Marshall Thurber has the skills to deliver a thrilling series. However, whether theDungeons and Dragonsshow can provide quality entertainment regularly might depend on who else will be involved behind the scenes. Nonetheless, fans of the classic role-playing game are probably excited to see the property come to life on the small screen.
TheDungeons and DragonsParamount Plus series does not have a release date at this time.
