A few months ago we learned that there was a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series in development, which is in addition to the film that is currently in production.
The series is being written and developed by Derek Kolstad, the creator and writer behind the John Wick franchise. Now we have some information to share with you that might shed some light on the character that the series could focus on.
The story “might be” focusing on a popular drow ranger character named Drizzt Do’Urden. Wizards of the Coast recently announced a summer-long celebration of the character, whose popularity came from a series of D&D fantasy novels by R.A. Salvatore.
The upcoming celebration will include several pieces of merchandise and tie-ins, including “action figures, Magic: The Gathering cards, Funko POP figures, Halloween costumes, t-shirts, replica scimitars and more.” The press release then went on to say, “a live action TV show is in development with eOne entertainment and, although not focused on Drizzt, a movie set in the Forgotten Realms starring Chris Pine, Hugh Grant, Rege-Jean Page, Michelle Rodriguez, Sophia Lillis, and Justice Smith is in production.”
When asked for clarification on what that means, Wizards of the Coast confirmed that the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie was “not focused on Drizzt, but there is a TV show in development that might be.”
Kolstad previously hinted that his D&D TV show would be set in the Underdark, which is a massive series of caverns that spreads over entire continents. This is a big connection to the character Drizzt because most of the drow live in the Underdark. CB speculates that the show could focus on “Drizzt’s early life growing up in the drow city of Menzoberranzan, also known as the city of Spiders.”
“Born” in the 80s, Drizzt is very much as relevant today as he was then and continues to be a hero for new and old fans discovering or rediscovering him. He may not have the biggest sword but he does what is right even when it is the hard choice, with themes including:
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The battle between our principles and beliefs and the things in our life that challenge them.
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The evils and fundamental unfairness of racism, bigotry and other forms of narrow-minded thinking.
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The strength of family, friendship, and loyalty.
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The importance of living life fully and bravely.
What do you think about the series possibly focusing on the character Drizzt? Here’s a little animated short film for you to watch offering some insight on the character, which was narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.