Netflix is developing Ravenloft, which would be the first live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series to reach screens after several earlier attempts fell through.
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01Summary
- 01The new series is called Ravenloft and is set in the actual Dungeons & Dragons fantasy world.
- 02It focuses on the transformation of Darklord Strahd von Zarovich and will mix gothic horror with tragic romance.
- 03John August, the writer of Corpse Bride, created the series and will write it.
- 04Alfonso Cuarón is among the executive producers, alongside Gabriel Marano, Richard Schwartz and Gaby Rodriguez.
- 05A previous Paramount+ Dungeons & Dragons series order in 2023 was cancelled in 2024, and an earlier Netflix attempt titled Forgotten Realms was later abandoned.
02Why it matters
The project could finally bring a long-discussed fantasy property to live-action television after years of false starts. If it moves ahead, it may show whether there is an audience for a more detailed Dungeons & Dragons story on streaming.
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