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HBO greenlights television series set in Baldur's Gate universe

HBO announced on October 21, 2026, that it will develop a television series set in the Baldur's Gate universe.

By polygon · 3d ago · Source: polygon

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HBO announced on October 21, 2026, that it will develop a television series set in the Baldur's Gate universe. The project, being created by Craig Mazin, co-creator of The Last of Us, will continue the narrative established by the 2023 role-playing video game Baldur's Gate 3. Mazin will serve as co-creator, writer, executive producer and showrunner for the series, which is titled Baldur's Gate. The show will pick up immediately after the events of the game and will feature both new and familiar characters, though specific casting and character details have not been disclosed. Former head of creative for Dungeons & Dragons, Chris Perkins, will act as a consultant to ensure alignment with the tabletop game's established lore. Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, is not directly involved in the series' production. Mazin, who has logged nearly 1,000 hours playing the game, described the opportunity as a dream to continue a story he admires. HBO's head of drama programming, Francesca Orsi, said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to honoring the source material. Hasbro's Gabriel Marano added that the partnership aims to deliver a series that resonates with fans while expanding the world's reach. The series will be developed in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment, with Mazin emphasizing creative freedom within the constraints of the game's established narrative framework. No release window has been announced.

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