In addition to the Dungeons and Dragons feature film, there’s also a TV series based on the popular fantasy role-playing game in development as well. Deadline has reported that eOne has closed a deal with Rawson Marshall Thurber (Red Notice) to “creatively oversee” the Dungeons and Dragons TV series.
In addition to overseeing the development of the Dungeons and Dragons TV series, Rawson Marshall Thurber will also write and direct the pilot as well as executive produce. The project has been attracting plenty of attention from multiple buyers, including Netflix. As the streaming service already has a relationship with Thurber, it would be a logical choice for the series. Michael Lombardo, President of Global Television at eOne, told Deadline last year that they have big plans for the franchise. “We don’t want it to just be one show so we are building out, developing out a multi-pronged approach for television, a number of scripted shows and unscripted, and we hope to be taking this out to the marketplace early next year,” Lombardo said. The series will serve as the cornerstone of the small-screen franchise and will also “complement” the feature film.
The Dungeons and Dragons movie stars Rege-Jean Page (Bridgerton), Chris Pine (Star Trek Beyond), Michelle Rodriguez (F9), Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Dominion), Sophia Lillis (It), and Hugh Grant (The Undoing). Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley (Game Night) directed the film and also penned the script along with Michael Gilio. The film is slated to hit theaters on March 3, 2023. As for Rawson Marshall Thurber, he’s expected to return along with Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot for two Red Notice sequels which will be shot back-to-back. The comedy action film was one of Netflix’s biggest movies to date, so it’s no wonder they want some more.
