HBO is developing a TV series based on the Baldur's Gate video game franchise, specifically continuing the story from Baldur's Gate 3. The project is being led by Craig Mazin, the showrunner of HBO's The Last of Us. It will feature both returning and new characters dealing with the aftermath of the game's events.
HBO has greenlit a new television series titled Baldur's Gate, drawing from the popular Dungeons & Dragons video game series developed by Larian Studios. Unlike the adaptation of The Last of Us, which retold the game's narrative, this series will serve as a direct continuation, picking up immediately after the events of Baldur's Gate 3. The storyline will explore the ramifications faced by old and new characters in the wake of the third game's dramatic conclusion, which involves foiling an extraplanar invasion, stopping plots by evil gods, and navigating political upheavals in the city of Baldur's Gate.
Craig Mazin, known for his successful adaptation of The Last of Us, is helming the project. Mazin expressed his enthusiasm in a statement, saying, "After putting nearly 1000 hours into the incredible world of Baldur’s Gate 3, it is a dream come true to be able to continue the story that Larian and Wizards of the Coast created. I am a devoted fan of D&D and the brilliant way that Swen Vincke and his gifted team adapted it. I can’t wait to help bring Baldur’s Gate and all of its incredible characters to life with as much respect and love as we can, and I’m deeply grateful to Gabe Marano and his team at Hasbro for entrusting me with this incredibly important property."
The production team includes Gabriel Marano from Hasbro Entertainment and Chris Perkins, the former Head of Story at Wizards of the Coast. This collaboration aims to expand the franchise's reach into live-action television, building on the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3, which has garnered widespread acclaim for its storytelling and gameplay. While no release date or casting details have been announced, the project is seen as a promising step for adapting Dungeons & Dragons properties, potentially introducing the rich world of the Forgotten Realms to a broader audience through HBO's platform.