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Acclaimed showrunner Craig Mazin and major production stakeholders have reportedly begun the early stages of developing a television series based on the iconic Dungeons & Dragons world of Baldur’s Gate, move intended to capitalize on the franchise's massive success following its Game of the Year win in 2023. While the project aims to bring the rich lore of the Forgotten Realms to the small screen, it has been confirmed that Larian Studios, the Belgian developers behind the hit video game Baldur’s Gate 3, will not be directly involved in the creative production. This decision comes as Wizards of the Coast, the IP owners under Hasbro, seek to expand their cinematic universe independently of the digital game’s creators. Craig Mazin, who earned widespread critical acclaim for co-creating the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us and the historical drama Chernobyl, is expected to bring a similar level of narrative depth to the fantasy epic. Industry insiders suggest that the series will draw more heavily from the original tabletop RPG source material rather than serving as a direct sequel or spin-off of the recent video game. This approach allows for a fresh interpretation of the world of Faerûn while avoiding the logistical complexities of coordinating with the game developers' specific narrative choices. The exclusion of Larian Studios follows recent statements from the studio’s CEO, Swen Vincke, who indicated that the team is moving away from the Baldur’s Gate franchise to focus on new, original intellectual properties. Despite the lack of Larian’s involvement, the project is viewed as a high-priority endeavor for the studio partners, given the global resurgence in popularity for high-fantasy television. The production aims to fill the void left by concluding fantasy juggernauts by leveraging a brand with decades of established history and a dedicated international fan base.