D&D Movie/TV D&D TV Show By John Wick Creator

From Hollywood Reporter — “Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer behind the John Wick franchise, has been tapped to pen and develop a pitch for a live-action series based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe.”

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Series in the Works With ‘John Wick’ Writer (Exclusive)

Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer behind the John Wick franchise, has been tapped to pen and develop a pitch for a live-action series based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

The article doesn’t say anything more, unfortunately, other than describing what D&D is — “Affectionately referred to by fans as D&D, the game is known for its wars, treasure hunts, campaigns, camaraderie, and reversals of fortune, all in a setting that combines humans, elves, orcs and hundreds of other creatures. The game famously uses multisided dice in gameplay to further the imaginary story and is overseen by a host known as the Dungeon Master.”

 

[Lidgar]

This time, the baba yaga will actually be Baba Yaga!

Could we get a Baby Yaga while we're at it?

 

[Emirikol Prime]

There was no project. No TV show was on the plate before. There was nothing being developed for it to be stuck in hell or anything else. I think you might be confusing this with the movie.

Ah but there was.

 

[R_J_K75]

Personally I'd prefer if there weren't any set characters or on-going story line. I think it be cool if every episode was its own stand alone story and set of characters like the original Twilight Zone or Tales From the Crypt. As long as there was a narrated introduction by the DM I believe it could work.

 

[Dire Bare]

The quest will start by epic revenge over a dog

An awakened dog companion to the lead character, a ranger . . . .

 

[Dire Bare]

Could we get a Baby Yaga while we're at it?

The showrunners could collaborate with Metal Weave Studios, the team behind the Baby Bestiary books . . . art books filled with adorable baby versions of classic D&D creatures!

 

[SerHogan]

This time, the baba yaga will actually be Baba Yaga!

Maybe Baby Yoda!

 

[Lord Mhoram]

"You struck him, why?"
"He sole Drizzt Do'Urden's horse, and killed his panther"
"Ohh"

 

[R_J_K75]

Drizzt Do'Urden's

Sure way to ensure I never watch and cancel the subscription to whatever its on.

 

[Mistwell]

Ah but there was.

If you mean the same show from decades ago...this is not that. That project had been tabled...decades ago. This is entirely new. Not even the same rights basis as far as I can tell.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

When i read 'invited to pen and develop a pitch,' it sounds kinda like 'we own the rights to this property and we've got no damn idea how to actually turn it into a thing you can see on screen, let's ask yet another writer if he has any ideas'.

No, it's a very typical part of the development process. We don't know how much of a detailed starting point he got, but asking for multiple takes is very normal.