Baldur's Gate TV series announced at HBO from The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin

Craig Mazin brings his game adaptation expertise from The Last of Us to a new HBO fantasy series continuing after Baldur's Gate 3's events. New heroes will meet familiar characters in an ongoing D&D adventure.

HBO has officially announced a Baldur's Gate TV series from Craig Mazin, the acclaimed creator behind The Last of Us and Chernobyl. As reported by Deadline, the fantasy drama will continue the story of Baldur's Gate 3 rather than adapt it directly, featuring both beloved game characters and new heroes. UAE viewers can expect it on HBO's streaming platform when it eventually launches, though no release date has been announced.

What makes this different from other game adaptations

Unlike Mazin's previous work on The Last of Us, which retold the PlayStation games' story, Baldur's Gate will pick up immediately after the events of Baldur's Gate 3. This approach gives Mazin creative freedom to explore the world without being constrained by existing game narratives.

"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," Mazin said. The showrunner has completed the game on honour mode and has been playing Dungeons & Dragons weekly for 15 years.

Existing characters will meet new heroes

The series will follow the D&D tradition of starting with relatively powerless new characters and watching them grow through adventures. These fresh protagonists will encounter familiar faces from Baldur's Gate 3 — some heroes, some villains, some literally devils — who are now incredibly powerful and will either help or hinder the newcomers.

Mazin plans to reach out to voice actors from Larian Studios' game about potentially reprising their roles, similar to how several original cast members appeared in The Last of Us adaptation.

When and where to watch in UAE

No release date has been announced for Baldur's Gate, as the series is currently in early development. UAE viewers can expect it to arrive on HBO's streaming platform when it launches, following the same pattern as other HBO original series in the region.

The project is designed to be ongoing, with different kinds of stories within the game's sprawling world. This positions it as Mazin's follow-up series after The Last of Us concludes with its third season.

Release and platform details

Baldur's Gate will be an HBO original series, available on the network's streaming platform in UAE when it launches. The series is produced by HBO in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment, with Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O'Connor, and Gabriel Marano serving as executive producers alongside Mazin.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Baldur's Gate TV series release?

No release date has been announced yet. The series is currently in early development at HBO, with Craig Mazin just beginning work on the project.

Who is creating the Baldur's Gate TV series?

Craig Mazin, co-creator of HBO's The Last of Us and Chernobyl, will create, write, executive produce, and showrun the Baldur's Gate series.

Will the Baldur's Gate series adapt the games directly?

No, unlike The Last of Us, the Baldur's Gate series will continue the story from where Baldur's Gate 3 ended, featuring both existing and new characters.