HBO Developing Baldur’s Gate TV Series with The Last of Us Creator

HBO is developing a new series set in the Baldur’s Gate universe, the acclaimed video game franchise tied to Dungeons & Dragons. The project, still in its early stages, is being led by Craig Mazin, the creator and showrunner behind *The Last of Us* and the *Chernobyl* miniseries.

The production involves collaboration with Hasbro Entertainment, which owns the Dungeons & Dragons brand, and Wizards of the Coast, providing narrative development support. Unlike a direct adaptation of *Baldur’s Gate 3*, the series will expand the universe with new stories and characters beyond the game’s plot, according to reports from specialised media outlets.

Larian Studios, the Belgian developer responsible for *Baldur’s Gate 3*, will not have an executive production role, despite some contacts between the TV creative team and game leads. This has sparked discussion among gamers, given Larian’s key role in revitalising the franchise in recent years.

No details have been released on casting, filming schedule or premiere date. The effort aligns with a broader industry trend of adapting major video game properties to television, buoyed by the critical and commercial success of recent high-profile series.

Mazin’s track record in transforming interactive narratives for the screen positions HBO to build another fantasy franchise with global appeal, as digital entertainment IPs increasingly drive the sector.