Universal International Studios and Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door will develop a TV series based on Matt Dinniman's novel Dungeon Crawler Carl. Deadline reported that the indie novel "has sold more than a million copies, initially having been self-published as an e-book and audiobook. Five sequels have followed, and Dinniman has raised major sums on Kickstarter to publish special editions."
The author recently signed a publishing deal with Penguin Random House and a hardcover version of the book releases today. Chris Yost (Thor: Ragnarok, The Mandalorian) is set to adapt the novel for TV.
"I'm excited to share this crazy story with a much wider audience," said Dinniman. "I think it's found a great home at Fuzzy Door and Universal International Studios."
Describing the author as "a world builder with a truly original voice," Kelsey Balance, senior v-p, global scripted series at UIS, said, "Dungeon Crawler Carl has captured the enthusiasm of fans across the world. We cannot wait to dive into this world with Matt, our partners at Fuzzy Door and the brilliant Chris Yost to bring this universe to the screen."
"Matt captures genre bending at its best with his laugh-out-loud and emotionally gut-wrenching characters," added Fuzzy Door president Erica Huggins. "That, coupled with the semi-grounded but unique sci-fi world Dungeon Crawler Carl takes place in, makes for an ideal Fuzzy Door project."