Netflix Picks Up Rights to “The Forgotten Realms”

Key Takeaways:

* Netflix has gained rights to “The Forgotten Realms”, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series.
* The series is a creation of Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) and Drew Crevello (WeCrashed).
* Crevello will be the showrunner and executive producer of the series; he also wrote the pilot.
* This could potentially spark off a Dungeons & Dragons cinematic universe for Netflix.

Hello friends! Guess what? Netflix, our favorite binge-watch partner, has just tucked another feather in its cap. It has gained the rights to a fascinating live-action TV series, “The Forgotten Realms”, based on the wildly popular game, Dungeons & Dragons. Now that’s something to look forward to, isn’t it?

Let’s dive in to find out more!

Shawn Levy, the genius behind Deadpool and Wolverine, and Drew Crevello, the brain of WeCrashed, teamed up to bring this delight to life. But, this baby was first cradled by Paramount+, which agreed to make it a straight-to-series order with eight grand episodes. Rawson Marshall Thurber, known for his work on Red Notice, was supervising the project initially before Crevello took over as the executive producer and showrunner. But alas, the project didn’t take off there as hoped. Guess what? Our beloved Netflix saw the potential and grabbed it.

Now, what about Crevello? Well, he wore many hats for “The Forgotten Realms”. He penned the pilot episode, and he’s also the showrunner. That’s not all. Crevello will be an executive producer along with Levy and Dan Levine. They are united under the banner of their 21 Laps Entertainment. It’s early days yet, but we hope this might ignite a Dungeons & Dragons spectacular universe for Netflix.

Now, do you remember “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”? It was the last live-action edition of the franchise we saw hit the big screens. Despite some surprisingly good reviews, it only made $208 million worldwide. This kind of left the future of a sequel hanging in the balance. Even then, Chris Pine, the star himself, felt “pretty confident” there might be another movie on the horizon.

Brian Robbins, the CEO of Paramount Pictures, also shared his two cents saying that despite the film not faring as well as they hoped, a sequel wasn’t completely off the table. He, however, emphasized that they would need to figure out a new budget-friendly way to bring it to life.

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” was a fun rollercoaster ride, wasn’t it? Steeped in humor and action, the movie brought the vibrant world of the legendary game to the big screen. The plot centered around a charismatic thief and a band of unusual adventurers who embark on an epic quest to recover a lost relic. The adventure takes a dangerous turn when they cross paths with the wrong crowd.

The star-studded cast featured Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, and Hugh Grant. For those who haven’t seen it, it definitely is a must-watch. It sure took me by surprise with its fun-filled narrative and quirky character portrayals.

So, fellow Netflix lovers, are you ready for this new expedition into “The Forgotten Realms” of Dungeons & Dragons? I know I am. Let’s brace ourselves and get set to embark on a thrilling new adventure, overseen by some of the industry’s best minds. Let’s wait and see which dungeon door Netflix might open, hopefully leading us to an entire, magical universe of Dungeons & Dragons! Get excited, folks! It’s time to roll the dice and dive into a realm of fantasy and action like no other.