Peacock Greenlights 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Adaptation Series
WHO:
Collider - Seth MacFarlane is the creator of the adaptation.
Variety - Peacock, Seth MacFarlane, Fuzzy Door, Matt Dinniman, Chris Yost
Deadline - Matt Dinniman, co-executive producer
WHAT:
TVLine - The series will follow the titular character and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they compete in a dungeon crawl for an intergalactic reality show program.
TVLine - There are currently eight books in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series, with the latest book released on May 12, 2026.
TVLine - Plans are in place to complete the series with two additional sequels in the near future.
Collider - The adaptation is based on the bestselling sci-fi series "Dungeon Crawler Carl."
Deadline - Matt Dinniman announced the series pickup on social media.
Variety - Peacock has given a series order to the TV adaptation of "Dungeon Crawler Carl."
Deadline - The series is a live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman's popular science fantasy books.
Deadline - The project received a straight-to-series order.
WHERE:
Variety - The series is produced by Fuzzy Door and Universal Global Television.
WHY:
Variety - The adaptation is based on a New York Times best-selling book.
HOW:
TVLine - Matt Dinniman announced the series pickup on Instagram, expressing excitement about the project and mentioning a panel at SDCC.
Coming Soon - The project has reached a significant milestone in its development, moving forward after months of speculation.
Coming Soon - The project has reached a significant milestone in its development.
Variety - The series is being developed by Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door.
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 21:19 UTC)
A new series based on the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" books has been picked up, featuring the titular character and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they compete in a dungeon crawl for an intergalactic reality show. Currently, there are eight books in the series, with the latest installment released on May 12, 2026, and plans for two additional sequels are already in the works. Author Matt Dinniman shared the exciting news on Instagram and mentioned that there will be a panel at San Diego Comic-Con to discuss the project further.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 16:01 UTC)
Seth MacFarlane is set to create an adaptation of the bestselling sci-fi series "Dungeon Crawler Carl." The project has just reached a significant milestone in its development, moving forward after months of speculation. Fans can look forward to seeing how MacFarlane brings this popular story to life.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 10:21 UTC)
Matt Dinniman announced on social media that a series has been picked up, marking a significant milestone in its development. Fans can look forward to more details as the project moves forward. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new venture.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:25 UTC)
Peacock has officially ordered a live-action series adaptation of the popular science fantasy books "Dungeon Crawler Carl," which is based on a New York Times best-seller. The project, produced by Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door and Universal Global Television, has received a straight-to-series order. Matt Dinniman, who is the co-executive producer, will be closely involved in bringing this exciting adaptation to life.