Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting TV adaptation from The Last Of Us creator

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are rolling Nat 20s for hype after HBO confirmed it is developing a live-action TV adaptation of the fantasy gaming series.

The production company confirmed a drama based on the fantasy role-playing game (RPG) is reportedly in the works with The Last Of Us co-creator Craig Mazin at the helm.

According to Deadline, the television show will act as a sequel to the critically-acclaimed third instalment of the decades-old gaming series, which is based on the world of Dungeons & Dragons.

“After putting nearly 1,000 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,” Mazin said.

“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.”

Released in 2023 and developed by Larian Studios, Baldur’s Gate 3 was almost universally praised by critics and gamers alike for its gripping story and compelling gameplay.

It was also praised for its LGBTQ+ representation and progressive character customisation options, allowing players to create transgender or non-binary characters.

While details on the plot of the series are slim at the moment, it will reportedly take place immediately after the events of the game, with its main characters – old and new – dealing with the ramifications of the game’s finale.

Mazin is attached to create, write, executive produce, and showrun the TV adaptation. He will co-produce alongside Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, and Hasbro Entertainment’s Gabriel Marano.

Also joining the team as consultant is Chris Perkins, former head of story at Wizards of the Coast, which operates the D&D game universe.

Francesca Orsi, head of HBO’s drama programming, said the company was “thrilled” to help bring the Forgotten Realms to the television screen alongside Mazin.

“His deep and long-standing passion for the source material, paired with his remarkable talent for building immersive worlds filled with rich, compelling characters, promises groundbreaking results.”

The series will reportedly co-exist alongside The Forgotten Realms, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series produced by Shawn Levy for Netflix.

Hasbro Entertainment’s Gabriel Marano said fans had been “eagerly awaiting” to discover what happens following the chaotic events of Baldur’s Gate 3, adding: “We could not ask for better partners than HBO and the incomparable Craig Mazin to build this world with.”

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