- Primary Subject: Baldur’s Gate (HBO Live-Action Series)
- Key Update: HBO has officially greenlit a live-action series helmed by Craig Mazin that will serve as a direct sequel to the events of Baldur’s Gate 3.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 6, 2026
- Quick Answer: HBO is developing a Baldur’s Gate series with Craig Mazin. It continues the story after Baldur’s Gate 3, featuring both original and returning game characters.
After the success of The Last of Us, HBO is set to adapt another video game franchise for television: Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate.
However, don’t expect a retelling or reboot of the IP’s past. Instead, the live-action series will serve as a direct continuation of the critically acclaimed story of Baldur’s Gate 3, promising a journey that feels fresh yet familiar for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
What is HBO’s Baldur’s Gate About?
HBO’s Baldur’s Gate will be helmed by The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin, who is also behind the acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl. Mazin will also serve as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner.
“After putting nearly 1000 hours into the incredible world of Baldur’s Gate 3, it is a dream come true to be able to continue the story that Larian and Wizards of the Coast created,” he said (via Deadline). “I am a devoted fan of D&D and the brilliant way that Swen Vincke and his gifted team adapted it. I can’t wait to help bring Baldur’s Gate and all of its incredible characters to life with as much respect and love as we can, and I’m deeply grateful to Gabe Marano and his team at Hasbro for entrusting me with this incredibly important property.”
The project will be developed in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, which owns the Dungeons & Dragons franchise.
But unlike many video game adaptations that retell the original stories, HBO’s take will chart new territory. The series will pick up where Baldur’s Gate 3, set in the world of D&D, left off.
It will explore the fallout and the world following the events of the game, focusing on both established and new characters across the magical landscapes of the Forgotten Realms.
This approach gives Mazin the creative freedom to take the story in new directions, expanding the franchise and making it more of a traditional TV series, unlike The Last of Us, whose narrative is closely tied to its games.
Will Baldur’s Gate’s Game Voice Cast Appear in the HBO TV Adaptation?
So far, it remains unclear who will be cast in HBO’s Baldur’s Gate series to potentially play characters such as Shadowheart, Karlach, and Astarion.
However, IGN reported that Mazin plans to reach out to the game’s voice cast to consult with them on how best to approach their characters for the small screen.
He may also ask whether they would like to become involved in the series, similar to The Last of Us, where Merle Dandridge reprised her role as Marlene.
Given that the aftermath of Baldur’s Gate 3 can vary depending on players’ choices, it will be especially interesting to see how Mazin chooses to continue the story and which familiar faces may return alongside new additions to the cast.
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