Joe Manganiello Says He ‘Will Never Give Up Hope’ on His D&D Dragonlance TV Series
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Joe Manganiello, a Hollywood Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast, told IGN at Lucca Comics & Games 2026 that he still hopes to see a Dragonlance series despite its 2024 cancellation. Manganiello was hired years earlier by former HBO executive Michael Lombardo to serve as showrunner and screenwriter, promising an adaptation of the beloved fantasy saga that first introduced him to tabletop gaming. After five years of development, a leadership shuffle at Entertainment One left both the Dragonlance series and a related documentary without champions, prompting Manganiello to describe the projects as “nobody’s child.” He now cites new Wizards of the Coast president Dan Ayoub as an ally and says the documentary is closer to release, while the series remains in limbo.
💡 Why It Matters
- · A revived partnership with Wizards of the Coast could finally translate a cornerstone D&D setting to screen, satisfying a long‑standing fan demand that has lingered since the franchise’s recent cinematic push.
