Peacock to Begin Filming 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' TV Series in 2027, No Release Date Announced
Peacock will start shooting the live‑action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s best‑selling LitRPG novel series “Dungeon Crawler Carl” in 2027.
In Brief
- •Peacock will start shooting the live‑action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s best‑selling LitRPG novel series “Dungeon Crawler Carl” in 2027.
- •Universal Global Television’s executive Kelsey Balance said production is in the “soft prep” stage, with hiring of heads of departments and line producers underway.
- •The series will be executive‑produced by Chris Yost, Eric Heisserer, Seth MacFarlane (via Fuzzy Door), Erica Huggins, and Rachel Hargreaves‑Heald; Dinniman is co‑executive producer.
- •No casting decisions have been announced beyond Jeff Hays voicing Princess Donut; the actor for Carl remains undecided.
- •A release date has not yet been set, and the team expects to share more details “very soon” within the next few weeks.
Why It Matters
The project represents a significant investment in live‑action adaptations of popular gaming‑inspired literature, a genre that has seen growing audience interest. With a high‑profile creative team that includes Seth MacFarlane and Chris Yost, the series could attract both fans of the original novels and broader television viewers, potentially boosting Peacock’s streaming lineup and positioning the network as a destination for innovative fantasy content.
Key Details
- Production Start Year
- 2027
- Network
- Peacock
- Executive Producers
- Chris Yost, Eric Heisserer, Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Rachel Hargreaves‑Heald
- Co‑Executive Producer
- Matt Dinniman
- Voice Cast (so far)
- Jeff Hays as Princess Donut
- Production Stage
- Soft prep and hiring
Context & Background
Dungeon Crawler Carl is based on Matt Dinniman’s best‑selling LitRPG novels, a genre that blends role‑playing game mechanics with narrative storytelling, and has attracted a dedicated fan base.
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