HBO to Transform Baldur’s Gate 3 into Series with Creator of The Last of Us as Showrunner

by Jonathan Dubinski February 6, 2026

written by Jonathan Dubinski February 6, 2026

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HBO is creating a Baldurs Gate 3 TV series, with Craig Mazin serving as the lead creative.
The series will extend the narrative beyond the games ending, exploring player choices within the Forgotten Realms.
The show aims to capture the improvisational spirit of Dungeons & Dragons by balancing iconic characters with new ones.
Collaboration on the production includes Hasbro Entertainment and Chris Perkins from Wizards of the Coast, ensuring faithfulness to D&D lore, while Larian Studios, the games developer, is not directly involved.

HBO’s Baldur’s Gate 3 TV Series Expands Narrative Beyond Game’s Ending, Led by Craig Mazin and Chris Perkins

HBO is adapting the Baldur’s Gate 3 video game franchise into a television series, with Craig Mazin (The Last of Us) serving as creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Rather than re-telling the game’s multiple storylines, the series will extend the narrative beyond the game’s ending, exploring the consequences of player choices within the Forgotten Realms. Mazin, a dedicated player of Baldur’s Gate 3, aims to capture the improvisational spirit of Dungeons & Dragons by balancing iconic characters with new ones as they navigate challenges in Faerûn. Hasbro Entertainment is collaborating on the show’s production, with Chris Perkins, a veteran of Wizards of the Coast, ensuring the series remains faithful to D&D lore. Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur’s Gate 3, is not directly involved in the production. No information has been released regarding casting, filming schedules, or the premiere date. Fans eagerly await further news about the cast and release date as the project moves forward.