Netflix Reportedly Making Moves for a Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’
Speculations are rife about an upcoming adaptation of Baldur’s Gate 3 in either a live-action series or film format, purportedly spearheaded by Netflix.
Amidst unconfirmed reports, Netflix seems to be gearing up to bring the Game of the Year to screens, as hinted by murmurs circulating within the digital streaming giant’s domain.
The game acclaimed as Game of the Year at the 2023 Game Awards, developed by Larian Studios, might just become Netflix’s next ‘Stranger Things.’ With the final season of Stranger Things on the horizon, the streaming platform is on the lookout for a new sensation to captivate audiences, aiming to introduce this year’s standout RPG to viewers worldwide.
According to sources from Giant Freakin Robot, Netflix is on the hunt for a major game adaptation that will follow in the footsteps of the success brought by ‘The Witcher.’
Netflix presently hosts a wide array of popular game and manga/anime adaptations on its platform. As anticipation builds for the fourth season of The Witcher, preparations for the second season of One Piece are also underway.
The Baldur’s Gate series, rooted in the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system, unfolds within the Forgotten Realms universe. The latest installment of this series, released 23 years after its predecessors (the first in 1998 and the second in 2000), garnered substantial attention. The third game focused on a group of companions captured by Mind Flayers, embarking on adventures to rid themselves of these malevolent parasites.
Potential Arrival of Netflix’s Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’
Recent reports suggest ongoing discussions at Netflix regarding the live-action adaptation of the popular video game Baldur’s Gate 3. The streaming service has reportedly taken steps to secure the adaptation rights for the game.
However, whether the Baldur’s Gate 3 adaptation will manifest as a series or a movie remains undisclosed. Nonetheless, sources confirm that the production will indeed be in a live-action format.
Meanwhile, given Henry Cavill’s shift from portraying Geralt to Liam Hemsworth in The Witcher, it’s anticipated that the journey of The Witcher might be shorter than expected. Consequently, the desire of the platform to include a new gaming brand in its library appears quite fitting to many.
Recent times have witnessed Hollywood adapting several video games into movies or series, including The Last of Us, Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Super Mario Bros. Additionally, adaptations of The Legend of Zelda and Death Stranding are expected to join the roster in the near future.
As of now, Netflix has not officially responded to the speculations surrounding the Baldur’s Gate 3 adaptation.
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Last modified: January 22, 2024
