Jon Hamm is set to star in and executive produce a screenplay Dungeons & Dragons-inspirational podcast series Dungeon Masterswhich announces from QCode and Smile AND Dusk producer Temple Hill.
The series is based on a real-life missing persons case involving the role-playing game, “which inadvertently made the game (in)famous.”
Set in 1979, the series offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, told through the lens of private investigator William Dear (Hamm), a tough and cocky game creator Gary Gygax.
“The series follows Dear as he searches for Dallas Egbert, a Michigan State University student who supposedly disappeared into the steam tunnels beneath his alma mater while performing a real-life version of D&D.”
Hamm is joined in the series by Mr. Wheaton (Star Trek), Felicia Day (Supernatural), Christian Nairn (game of Thrones), Emily Axford (Adam ruins everything), Anjali Bhimani (Miss Marvel) AND Daugherty scores (Captain Marvel).
Dungeon Master was created, written, and directed by journalist and author David Kushner. He said, “I’ve been obsessed with the disappearance of Dallas Egbert since I was a kid playing D&D.
“When I interviewed the game’s co-creator Gary Gygax for WiredHe told me how much Dallas’s passing impacted the game.
“I’ve always thought that the true story of William Dear’s search for Dallas would be a great way to immerse people in the world of the game and the players who play it. And since the game is built on storytelling, it seemed like a perfect fit for a podcast.”
Hamm added: “It’s been fantastic to delve into the mystery of Dallas Egbert with this talented team and group of actors. I’m excited for listeners to follow William Dear’s journey and immerse themselves in the series.”
The series will debut on August 12.
Source: Deadline
by Joey Fear
Source: Geek Tyrant
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