Wizards of the Coast, the creators of Dungeons and Dragons, have announced a brand-new actual play series titled Dungeon Masters.
This new Dungeons and Dragons series is set to launch on YouTube on April 22nd with a two-episode premiere. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly. The show will feature official Dungeons & Dragons content that has not yet been released to the public, enhanced with visuals designed to help viewers easily follow the on-screen action.
Dungeon Masters boasts a star-studded cast of acclaimed personalities from the gaming, streaming, and television industries. Leading the campaign as the Dungeon Master will be Jasmine Bhullar, known for her work on DesiQuest and Dimension 20. The player characters will be brought to life by Mayanna Berrin of Dispatch and StoryQuest, and Christian Navarro, recognized for his role in 13 Reasons Why and his appearance in Forgotten Realms: Tears of Selune. Adding to the excitement, two prominent voice actors from the hit game Baldur’s Gate III are joining the cast: Neil Newbon, the voice of Astarion, and Devora Wilde, the voice of Lae’zel.
Dan Ayoub, SVP and Head of Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast, expressed his enthusiasm: “Dungeon Masters offers our fans a genuinely authentic and original experience, packed with all the fun, high-stakes moments, drama, and adventure derived from official D&D material.”
He further elaborated on the series’ inspiration: “In many respects, Dungeon Masters is our tribute to the actual play shows that have introduced so many people to D&D. Our goal with Dungeon Masters is to encapsulate everything that makes actual play compelling – the tension, the drama, and the unpredictable nature – and to leave our mark on it with forthcoming official source material. We are incredibly eager to witness how Dungeon Masters can spark further adventures among our players, and in turn, how they will inspire us to continually enhance the show.”
The initial story arc of the Dungeons and Dragons campaign will be set within the grim and atmospheric realm of Ravenloft, the same dark fantasy setting that is the focus of the recently announced Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will also feature an original score composed by five-time Grammy nominee David Arkenstone, who has an extensive background in composing for games and television.
Mark your calendars to watch Dungeon Masters when it premieres on YouTube on April 22nd at 9:30 pm EDT.
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Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Dungeons and Dragons, has announced a new official actual play series called Dungeon Masters. The show is set to premiere on YouTube on April 22nd with a two-episode launch, followed by weekly installments. These episodes will showcase official, previously unreleased Dungeons & Dragons content, accompanied by visuals to aid viewers in following the gameplay.
The series features a diverse cast of well-known talents from the gaming, streaming, and television sectors. Jasmine Bhullar, known for her roles in DesiQuest and Dimension 20, will serve as the Dungeon Master. The player party will include Mayanna Berrin from Dispatch and StoryQuest, and Christian Navarro, an actor from 13 Reasons Why and Forgotten Realms: Tears of Selune. Notably, two prominent voice actors from Baldur’s Gate III are joining the ensemble: Neil Newbon, the voice of Astarion, and Devora Wilde, the voice of Lae’zel.
Dan Ayoub, SVP and Head of Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast, stated that Dungeon Masters will provide fans with an “authentic and original experience” filled with the excitement, tension, drama, and adventure inherent in official D&D material. He described the series as a “love letter to the actual play shows that have introduced so many to D&D,” aiming to capture the core elements of tension, drama, and unpredictability, and put Wizards of the Coast’s stamp on it with upcoming official source material. Ayoub expressed hope that the series will inspire more adventure in players and, in turn, that player feedback will lead to continuous improvement of the show.
The first story arc will take place in Ravenloft, a dark and atmospheric setting that is also featured in the recently announced Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will be further enhanced by a musical score from five-time Grammy nominee David Arkenstone.
Viewers can tune into Dungeon Masters on YouTube starting April 22nd at 9:30 pm EDT.