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Dungeon Crawler Carl: Peacock Adapts Beloved Fantasy Series
2 Apr
Summary
- Peacock is developing a live-action TV series adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Carl.
- Chris Yost is writing and executive producing the series adaptation.
- The series follows survivors fighting monsters on a sadistic intergalactic game show.
Peacock has officially ordered a live-action television series based on the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" book series. Chris Yost will pen the script and serve as an executive producer, with Seth MacFarlane also executive producing through his Fuzzy Door production company. The adaptation aims to capture the essence of the books, which follow Coast Guard vet Carl and his talking cat, Princess Donut, as they navigate a brutal intergalactic game show following an alien invasion that decimated humanity.
The show's logline promises a wild ride: survivors must fight monsters, aliens, and each other for the ultimate prize of good TV. Dinnman, the author, has expressed confidence in Fuzzy Door's ability to deliver a high-quality visual adaptation, referencing their work on "Ted" and "The Orville" as examples of their expertise in bringing fantasy elements to live-action.
The "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series has a dedicated fanbase, with seven books currently published and an eighth set for release on May 12. The author plans for a total of 10 books in the series, suggesting ample material for future seasons.
