Universal Teases Dungeon Crawler Carl Series Updates Within Weeks
At New York Comic Con, Universal Television said scripts and key hires are underway, with more announcements coming soon.
Universal Television said at a New York Comic Con panel that fans will hear more about its live-action adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Carl within the next few weeks, according to Polygon. Kelsey Balance, Universal Global Television's scripted series chief, said the team is working on scripts and hiring key production staff.
The series is in early development at Universal Television, with no premiere date announced. Filming is expected to begin in 2027, Balance said.
Jeff Hays, narrator of the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks, will voice Princess Donut. The role of Carl has not been cast.
Chris Yost and Eric Heisserer will lead the series and executive produce alongside Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins and Rachel Hargreaves-Heald of Fuzzy Door. Matt Dinniman, author of the source novels, will serve as a co-executive producer.
Dungeon Crawler Carl is based on Matt Dinniman's bestselling LitRPG book series. The story follows Coast Guard veteran Carl and Princess Donut, his ex-girlfriend's prize-winning cat, after an alien invasion wipes out most of humanity.
Quick answers
When will the Dungeon Crawler Carl TV series premiere?
No premiere date has been announced. The series is in early development at Universal Television, with filming expected to begin in 2027.
Who is voicing Princess Donut in the Dungeon Crawler Carl adaptation?
Jeff Hays, narrator of the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks, will voice Princess Donut.
Has the role of Carl been cast?
No, the role of Carl has not been cast.