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Last February, Netflix announced plans for a live-action "Dungeons & Dragons" series titled "The Forgotten Realms," with "Stranger Things" director and producer Shawn Levy set to executive produce and "WeCrashed" showrunner Drew Crevello tapped as creator. However, over a year later, reports indicate that this project has been canceled, with Netflix now shifting focus to a different "Dungeons & Dragons" story.
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According to an exclusive report from Deadline today, Netflix has decided to start fresh, moving forward with a new live-action "Dungeons & Dragons" series, "Ravenloft." Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón, known for "Gravity," has now taken over as producer, while John August, who penned several Tim Burton films including "Corpse Bride" and "Dark Shadows," will serve as writer.
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"The Forgotten Realms" and "Ravenloft" are distinct campaign settings within the "Dungeons & Dragons" universe. The "Ravenloft" series will emphasize adventure, gothic horror, and tragic romance, chronicling the rise of the vampire Darklord Strahd von Zarovich. His story will delve into themes of power, love, obsession, and his transformation into an undead being, depicting his evolution from a tragic antihero to one of the most infamous villains in the "Dungeons & Dragons" cosmos.
via： Deadline