Jeff Hays to Voice Princess Donut in 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Series

WHO:

Coming Soon - Jeff Hays is referred to as the "audiobook star" in the context of the series.

Deadline - Jeff Hays, a voice narrator and producer.

Variety - Seth MacFarlane, involved in the production of the series.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - The series has made its first major casting move by casting Jeff Hays as the voice of Princess Donut.

Deadline - Jeff Hays has been cast to voice the character Princess Donut in the live-action adaptation of "Dungeon Crawler Carl."

Variety - Hays is the narrator and producer behind all eight of the currently released "Dungeon Crawler Carl" books.

WHERE:

Deadline - The adaptation is being produced for Peacock.

Variety - The series is based on Matt Dinniman's best-selling LitRPG novels.

WHEN:

Variety - The series is a live-action adaptation of the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" novels, with no specific release date mentioned.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The casting of Jeff Hays is noted as a decision that fans of the audiobooks will appreciate, indicating a connection between the audiobooks and the series adaptation.

Deadline - The adaptation aims to bring Matt Dinniman’s dystopian comedy novel to television.

HOW:

Deadline - Jeff Hays will provide the voice for Princess Donut, a character from the series.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 05:53 UTC)

In an exciting development for fans of the audiobooks, Jeff Hays, often referred to as the "audiobook star," has been cast as the voice of Princess Donut in the upcoming series. This major casting move marks a significant step in the adaptation, showcasing a strong connection between the audiobooks and the new series. Fans can look forward to hearing Hays bring this beloved character to life, enhancing their experience of the story.

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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 00:18 UTC)

Jeff Hays has been cast to voice the character Princess Donut in the live-action adaptation of "Dungeon Crawler Carl," which is being produced for Peacock. Hays is not only a voice narrator but also the producer behind all eight of the currently released books in the series, based on Matt Dinniman's best-selling LitRPG novels. This adaptation aims to bring Dinniman’s unique dystopian comedy to television, although a specific release date has yet to be announced.