Video game adaptations have been all the rage after the success of The Last of Us and Twisted Metal. It looks like Netflix is setting its sights on another iconic video game for its next project - and its one that's been the hottest topic in the tavern recently. Baldur's Gate might be getting the adaptation treatment.
According to a report by Giant Freaking Robot, Netflix is in discussions to acquire the rights to the Baldur's Gate series. The streaming platform may be looking to secure its next big fantasy project after the departure of Henry Cavill from The Witcher series. This new information will definitely excite long-time fans of the RPG series.
Sources have not revealed if Netflix plans on making a series and/or a movie out of the famous Dungeons and Dragons setting. It would make sense for the streaming giant to take on a live-action series as the RPG franchise spans nine titles and over a century of story. A well-drawn-out TV series would provide content for many years as opposed to movies.
It is possible that Baldur's Gate will be just a stepping stone into the Forgotten Realms, a setting for the popular tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. There are many other stories within the Forgotten Realms that can be translated into TV shows and movies. Neverwinter Nights, a video game series by Bioware and Obsidian Entertainment, could be a prime target in the future.
