The Last of Us Creator to Helm New Dungeons & Dragons TV Series
In a major development for Dungeons & Dragons fans and fantasy TV audiences alike, Emmy-winning showrunner Craig Mazin — best known for HBO’s The Last of Us and Chernobyl — is leading the development of a new Dungeons & Dragons television series at HBO. The project will adapt and expand the beloved Baldur’s Gate video game universe, picking up the story immediately after the events of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Unlike the tightly scripted narrative of The Last of Us, which followed the plot of the original video game, this D&D series will give Mazin creative freedom to build and explore its storylines. Set in the iconic Forgotten Realms and rooted in the narrative and characters of Baldur’s Gate 3, the show is expected to blend familiar events with original arcs that deepen the world’s political intrigue and character dynamics.
Bringing Baldur’s Gate to Television
The upcoming series is being developed in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment, which owns the Dungeons & Dragons brand through its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast. The arrangement positions the show as a continuation of the Baldur’s Gate 3 storyline rather than a strict retelling, allowing both existing fans of the video game and newcomers to engage with the world in a fresh way.
Mazin, who has been open about his longtime love for Dungeons & Dragons, has played the tabletop game for many years and completed Baldur’s Gate 3 on its most challenging setting. In statements shared with media outlets, he described the opportunity as a “dream come true,” emphasizing his desire to honor the original source material while also crafting something that works for television.
What This Means for D&D Fans
The news has reverberated through the Dungeons & Dragons and gaming communities as excitement builds over what a high-profile adaptation could mean for the future of the franchise. Baldur’s Gate 3 was a massive hit upon its release, garnering critical acclaim, millions of players worldwide, and numerous “Game of the Year” accolades. Its success provided a rich narrative and world full of complex characters, political machinations, and dramatic arcs — perfect ingredients for serialized television.
While many details — including casting, release timing, and plot specifics — are still under wraps, this adaptation signals a growing trend of premium fantasy storytelling that respects its gaming roots. With Mazin at the helm, expectations are high that this Dungeons & Dragons project will not only capture the spirit of Baldur’s Gate but also elevate the fantasy genre on the small screen.
For tabletop gamers, the series represents another exciting bridge between the worlds of RPGs and mainstream entertainment — one that could bring even more players into the fold and spark a new era of cross-media fantasy storytelling.
