Peacock Gives Series Order to ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series
Peacock has ordered a television series adaptation of the New York Times bestselling book “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman. Produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Universal Global Television, the project features Chris Yost as writer and executive producer, according to an announcement from Dinniman.
Variety reported in April that the series had landed at the streaming platform. The project was first acquired by Universal International Studios in early 2025 before a network or streamer was attached.
Who is producing the Dungeon Crawler Carl series?
Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door is behind the series, which comes from the newly renamed Universal Global Television. MacFarlane serves as an executive producer alongside Fuzzy Door’s Erica Huggins and Rachel Hargreaves-Heald.
Chris Yost, known for “The Mandalorian,” is the writer and executive producer. Author Matt Dinniman is attached as a non-writing co-executive producer.
“Surprise! I’m happy to announce that our friends at Peacock have officially greenlit the Dungeon Crawler Carl television series,” Dinniman wrote on social media.
What is the plot of the series?
The story follows a Coast Guard veteran named Carl after an alien invasion wipes out most of humanity. Survivors are forced to compete in a sadistic intergalactic game show for the entertainment of an audience.
Carl must survive the apocalypse alongside Princess Donut, the award-winning show cat of his ex-girlfriend. The pair fights monsters, aliens, and an insane A.I. while navigating the “Dungeon Crawler World: Earth.”
How successful is the original book series?
The series consists of seven entries to date, with an eighth book scheduled for release on May 12. Dinniman has indicated a plan to release 10 books in total for the series.
The books are published by Ace Books and Audible and have achieved New York Times bestseller status.
What happens next for the production?
Dinniman and Yost are scheduled to appear on a “Dungeon Crawler Carl” panel at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). Dinniman stated on social media that more details could be shared in the coming weeks.
Production may now move into active development following the official greenlight from Peacock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the writer for the series?
Chris Yost, who worked on “The Mandalorian,” is the writer and executive producer.
Who are the main characters in the story?
The story centers on Carl, a Coast Guard veteran, and Princess Donut, a talking show cat.
How many books are in the original series?
There are currently seven entries, with an eighth releasing May 12 and a total of 10 books planned by the author.
Do you think a talking cat is the perfect companion for an alien apocalypse?