Katarzyna Petru
The project is generating huge excitement because it will not be a regular adaptation of a game script, but a direct continuation (sequel) of the events from Baldur’s Gate 3. Craig Mazin, the man responsible for the success of hits like Chernobyl and the series The Last of Us, will be at the helm of the production. Mazin, who admitted to spending over 1000 hours in the game from Larian Studios, will serve as the writer, showrunner, and executive producer.
Continuation Without the Involvement of Larian Studios
The biggest surprise and point of contention for fans is the fact that the production of the series does not involve Larian Studios (the creators of Baldur's Gate). The developers responsible for the success of the third part of the game have confirmed that they are not participating in the scriptwriting or the production itself. The rights to the brand belong to Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, which decided to entrust the project to HBO without the direct involvement of the game's creators. Although Michael Douse from Larian Studios did not hide his disappointment on social media, the company's CEO, Swen Vincke, is tempering expectations, noting that Mazin (the creator of The Last of Us series) is a genuine fan of the game, which gives hope for a high level of production.
The series is set to introduce a new team of adventurers, but familiar characters from the game are also expected to appear on screen, interacting with the new heroes. Craig Mazin is reportedly planning to involve the voice actors from the game to reprise their roles in the live-action version, which would be a nod to loyal fans. Currently, Mazin is finishing work on the final season of The Last of Us, so we will have to wait for the premiere of Baldur's Gate, but the production machine has already started.
