Re: [NEWS] Live-action Dungeons & Dragons series moves to Netflix

On Feb 13, 2025 at 4:57:45 PM PST, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

 
    'Dungeons & Dragons' Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix
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    The live-action "Dungeons & Dragons" TV series has found new
    life.
 
    Variety has confirmed with sources that a new iteration of the
    project is currently in development at Netflix. There had
    previously been a "DnD" series set up at Paramount+ with a
    series order, but that project ultimately did not move forward
    due to strategic shifts at Paramount as well as the sale of
    co-studio eOne by Hasbro. Hasbro Entertainment is also
    producing the new project.
 
    The series is currently titled "The Forgotten Realms," named
    after the famous "DnD" campaign setting. Drew Crevello, who was
    previously attached as the showrunner of the Paramount+ project,
    will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner on the
    Netflix version. Shawn Levy will executive produce along with
    Dan Levine via 21 Laps under the company's overall TV deal with
    Netflix.
 
    Reps for Netflix declined to comment.
 
    Crevello previously co-created and served as co-showrunner for
    the Apple limited series "WeCrashed." He also helped to develop
    films like "X-Men: First Class" and "Deadpool" during his time
    as a film executive.
 
    "Dungeons & Dragons" was originally created in 1974 by E. Gary
    Gygax and Dave Arneson in Lake Geneva, WI. Considered one of the
    most influential games of all time, "DnD" sees players create
    characters from a wide range of fantasy races like elves, orcs,
    and dwarves and take part in elaborate role playing through a
    wide range of settings and stories.

Have they stopped self-flagellating themselves over the "racist" implications
of half-orc and half-elf characters yet?

(One of the more idiotic and stupid intrusions of political correctness into
the world of entertainment. Almost on the level of stupidity with the STAR
TREK fans who insisted that the dark-skinned Vulcans like Tuvok were
African-Americans.)